Job Description:
Job Description
About Us
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Global Business Services
Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations. Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence and innovation. In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.
Process Overview
The Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting Bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. The team develops the Bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program and identifies and addresses vulnerabilities, Develops, deploys and manages a risk-based controls portfolio, Manages and operates global security operations center that monitor, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents.
GIS Identity & Access management (IAM) Access Control Team goal is to ensure that the control processes and effectiveness are within the identified risk tolerance. Manage the performance and effectiveness of the working control through the establishment of metrics with thresholds. Validate the reasonability of Laws, Rules and Regulations mapping alignment to the controls, as aligned by the GIS Policy team.
Job Description
The Cloud Security Consultant will be a key member of the Global Information Security (GIS) organization within the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) Cloud Security function, responsible for supporting and governing security controls across multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role provides risk-based security consulting, review, and advisory services across cloud onboarding, architecture, and operations. The consultant will partner closely with cloud and risk teams to ensure security controls are effectively implemented, assessed, and aligned with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support Cloud Governance & Approval (CGA) and Security Process Integration (SPI) activities, ensuring alignment to defined metrics, reporting requirements, and operational standards.
- Document and maintain cloud security processes, procedures, guidebooks, and playbooks to support consistent governance and operational execution.
- Identify opportunities to automate existing manual processes, improving efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of cloud security operations.
- Perform risk reviews of cloud environments, including gathering and validating evidence to support informed decisions to approve or deny CGA requests.
- Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews for Azure and AWS CGA cases to ensure alignment with approved services, workloads, and environmental security standards.
- Support high-volume governance operations, managing over 2,000+ Azure and AWS policy evaluations monthly, ensuring adherence to expanding cloud controls and SPI performance metrics.
- Maintain and enhance cloud control libraries for AWS and Azure by capturing new controls and documenting updates or changes to existing policies.
- Execute and support SPI processes, including tracking, measuring, and reporting on key security metrics and governance outcomes.
Requirements
Education - B.E/ B.Tech
Certifications If Any – Python, Azure
Experience Range - 8+ years
Foundational Skills:
- Cloud Automation using Python
- Working knowledge of AWS and Azure, with exposure or willingness to develop expertise in GCP
- Experience in information security, cloud security, or risk consulting
- Experience performing security risk assessments, control validation, and governance reviews
- Familiarity with Cloud security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO) and Cloud-native controls and architectures
- Strong analytical skills with ability to collect and evaluate data at a micro-level for risk decisions
- Experience with Jira/Kanban workflows and Excel-based reporting and data tracking
Desired Skills:
- Python Programing and Tools.
- Experience supporting CGA, governance, or security approval workflows
- Exposure to cloud security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP SCC)
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, CISSP, CCSP)
Work Timings - 11:30AM - 8:30PM (IST)
Job Location - Mumbai/Chennai
