Cloud Security Engineer

Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone's access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage

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• This role is remote with the expectation that candidates are based near one of the following Voya office locations: Windsor, CT; Boston, MA; or Atlanta, GA.
• Voya is seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist to strengthen our SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and container security capabilities across a rapidly evolving hybrid cloud and SaaS ecosystem.

This role will partner closely with Cloud, DevSecOps, Application Security, and Platform Engineering teams to identify, assess, and remediate security risks across SaaS platforms, public cloud infrastructure, and containerized workloads. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with cloud-native security controls, automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Policy-as-Code (PaC), and modern security tooling. Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Shield, Palo Alto Prisma, Cortex or similar platforms is highly desirable. Familiarity with AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) and MLOps security is a strong plus as Voya continues to expand its AI-enabled capabilities. Key Responsibilities SaaS & Cloud Security Posture Management Support SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) initiatives across enterprise SaaS platforms. Configure, operate, and tune

SSPM/CSPM

tools to identify misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and risky integrations. Support and mature CSPM capabilities across AWS and Azure, including continuous monitoring and risk prioritization. Partner with application owners to drive remediation of SaaS and cloud security findings. Cloud & Container Security Secure cloud-native workloads across AWS and Azure using native and third-party security controls. Support container and Kubernetes security, including image scanning, runtime protections, and policy enforcement. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines. Automation, IaC & PaC Develop and maintain security automation using scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash). Implement and review Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) with a security-first mindset. Design and enforce Policy-as-Code (OPA, Sentinel, native cloud policies) to prevent insecure deployments. Enable shift-left security by integrating controls early in the development lifecycle. AI / ML Security (Plus) Contribute to emerging AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) efforts. Partner with platform and data teams to assess and secure MLOps pipelines, models, and supporting infrastructure. Help define guardrails for AI usage, data access, and model governance. Risk, Governance & Collaboration Translate technical findings into actionable risk insights for remediation. Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory inquiries related to cloud and SaaS security. Stay current on emerging threats, SaaS attack patterns, cloud security trends, and AI security risks. Mentor junior team members and influence secure-by-design practices across the organization. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in information security, with strong focus on cloud and SaaS security. Hands-on experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) in AWS and/or Azure. Experience with SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools such as: CrowdStrike Falcon Shield Palo Alto (SaaS / Prisma-related capabilities) or similar platforms Strong understanding of container security and Kubernetes environments. Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash). Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Policy-as-Code (PaC). Solid understanding of IAM, identity federation, least-privilege access, and SaaS permissions models. Ability to work cross-functionally with cloud, DevOps, AppSec, and platform teams.

Preferred / Nice

-to-Have Qualifications Experience securing MLOps pipelines and AI-enabled platforms. Familiarity with AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) concepts and tooling. Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of cloud-native security services (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Defender, etc.). Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security certifications. What Success Looks Like Improved visibility and risk reduction across Voya's SaaS and cloud environments. Measurable reduction in high-risk misconfigurations and over-privileged access. Increased automation and policy-driven enforcement of security controls. Strong partnership with engineering teams, enabling security without slowing delivery. Forward-looking contributions to AI and MLOps security strategy.

Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that's fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate's geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $114,480

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Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That's why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan

• with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan
• employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off
• including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.

Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year Learn more about Voya benefits (download PDF) Critical Skills At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

Customer Focused:

Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.

Critical Thinking:

Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.

Team Mentality:

Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.

Business Acumen:

Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.

Learning Agility:

Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Learn more about Critical Skills Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities. Misuse of Voya's name in fraud schemes Voya Financial, Inc., is a leading retirement, employee benefits and investment management company. Voya's services and solutions help clear the path to financial confidence and a more fulfilling life for individual, workplace and institutional clients, supporting more than 18 million customer relationships. Certified as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Voya fosters a culture that values customer centricity, integrity, accountability, agility and inclusivity. Together with customers and partners, Voya employees fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future.

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//www.voya.com/ Voya's values serve as our compass, bringing together our culture, performance, brand, vision, strategy and corporate responsibility activities. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviors allowing us to deliver worth to our customers, distribution partners, shareholders and each other. With a lens on balance, health & welfare, our work environment offers flexibility. The majority of our roles have adopted a hybrid schedule — working some days in the office and some days remotely, providing flexibility for work-life balance and still allowing the benefit of in-person collaboration. Some functions will continue to be 100% on-site and others may be fully remote, depending on business needs. We care We do the right thing We have customer passion We have a winning spirit We are the We Certified by the Great Place to Work® Institute as a Great Place to Work® for the 10th consecutive year, Voya is equally committed to conducting business in a way that is socially, environmentally, economically and ethically responsible. Voya's culture is proudly recognized by multiple organizations. See a full listing of our awards and recognition.