Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer with 5-8 years of progressive experience to enhance our cloud security posture, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and drive security best practices across our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of cloud security principles, hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and a proven track record in supporting audit processes, particularly SOX. This role requires excellent documentation and presentation skills, a keen eye for detail, a proactive approach to security awareness, and the ability to bridge technical security requirements with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Audit Support:
Actively participate in and support internal and external audits, with a strong focus on SOX compliance.
Prepare, review, and manage audit artifacts, ensuring their accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
Translate technical security controls into audit-friendly documentation and evidence.
Business Analysis & Requirements:
Gather, analyze, and document security requirements from various business stakeholders.
Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical security specifications.
Facilitate communication and understanding between technical security teams and business units.
Analyze existing business processes to identify security gaps and propose improvements.
Documentation & Reporting:
Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including policies, standards, procedures, and architectural diagrams.
Create clear and concise reports on security posture, compliance status, and audit findings for various stakeholders.
Security Awareness & Training: Promote a strong security culture within the organization by contributing to security awareness programs and providing technical guidance to development and operations teams.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security into the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) and operational processes.
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, recommending and implementing improvements to our security framework.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
5-8 years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on cloud security.
Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including their native security services.
Demonstrated experience with SOX audit requirements and supporting audit activities.
Strong understanding of audit artifacts and the ability to gather, organize, and present them effectively.
Excellent documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical and procedural documents.
Exceptional presentation skills, capable of articulating complex security concepts and audit findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Solid understanding of security principles including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data protection, encryption, incident response, and vulnerability management.
Experience in a business analyst role or similar capacity, focusing on requirements gathering and stakeholder communication, particularly in a technical or security context.
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks).
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
Relevant security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus.
Where we're going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com