Specialist - Cloud Security Engineer

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you'll play a meaningful role in protecting and strengthening Nasdaq's enterprise cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. You'll embed security into every layer of our cloud environment - from identity and access management to threat detection and incident response.

You'll thrive in this position if you're collaborative, diligent, and bring a passion for cloud security to a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI environments to protect critical infrastructure.
• Supervise cloud platforms for threats, misconfigurations, and policy violations using SIEM and Cloud Security Posture Management tools.
• Develop and implement cloud security standards, policies, and guardrails that support compliance and risk reduction.
• Partner with DevOps and engineering teams across time zones to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and align on priorities.
• Conduct cloud security assessments, vulnerability management, and produce clear documentation and metrics for technical and executive audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field and/or shown experience in cloud security or information security roles.
• Hands-on experience with security services in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM procedures, and infrastructure-as-code security (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Clear communicator with experience in collaborative, multi-functional environments and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Familiarity with AI tooling, e.g. daily work assistance, integrating AI solutions into workflows, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CCSP, or CISSP.
• Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management tools and SOAR platforms.
• Background in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.

If you don't fit all the requirements, but are highly motivated and willing to learn, we encourage to apply.
 

This position will be located in Vilnius, Lithuania and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work.

The base pay range for this role is 4000 - 5000 EUR gross monthly. Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan with Nasdaq contribution
• 6 additional days off per year
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible health insurance program
• Free gym, yoga & pilates classes and discounted in‑office massages
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e‑learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup
• Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, snacks, and weekly Fika breaks

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.