Chief Cloud Defender

We are a global organization with offices in multiple locations around the world. Our centers carry out various stages of product development, from initial concept to mass production of ready-to-sell units. We embrace a vertically integrated business model that encompasses strategic design, manufacturing, distribution, sales and support across the globe to maximize our value to customers.

We leverage the full potential of both public and private cloud environments to drive innovation. These platforms enable us to efficiently manage technology, staffing, and costs as we evolve our product offerings.

Our Cloud Security team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our infrastructure, ensuring the security of both our public cloud and private cloud environments built on OpenStack. From developing policies and administrating security tools like CSPM and CWPP, to proposing and implementing security improvements, the Cloud Security team is responsible for maintaining the integrity of our cloud platforms.

We believe that collaboration leads to the best ideas, and we rely heavily on team interaction. As a hybrid role based in Cluj-Napoca, this position will require at least 3 days in the office each week.

• Act as a technical resource for cloud services running on Azure and/or AWS.
• Provide expertise in utilizing advanced cloud security tools, including Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), to identify, analyze, and prevent security vulnerabilities in public cloud environments.
• Secure and manage enterprise-level container-based systems in both public and private cloud environments (EKS, AKS, OpenStack, Docker, CRI-O, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Deploy, manage, and secure public cloud infrastructure, including networking, storage, databases, compute, and application load balancing.
• Automate deployments using CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Secure and manage code and image repositories, including GitHub, Bitbucket, Harbor, Docker Hub, ACR, and ECR.
• Provide technical guidance in utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates such as JSON, ARM, Bicep, and CloudFormation.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise.
• Support security capabilities for microservices and cloud-native applications in a CI/CD automated, multi-tenant environment.
• Research emerging technologies and propose cost-effective security solutions.
• Collaborate effectively within a team of associates to achieve shared goals.

• Proven experience with public cloud infrastructures, tools, and processes (Azure, AWS, GCP), with a strong focus on security.
• Experience with containerized platforms and related services.
• Hands-on experience with developer tools such as code repositories and CI/CD platforms.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in a small team setting.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and ability to collaborate effectively.
• A problem solver with a track record of complex technical challenges.
• Excellent time management and follow-through skills.
• Demonstrates a high standard of quality and organization in work documentation and processes.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.

• 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at the company and compensation for legal holidays.
• Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses.
• Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities.
• Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more).
• Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance.
• Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events).
• Meal tickets.

• Significant discount for Garmin products.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Contribution to the retirement plan.
• Garmin products available for testing and borrowing.
• A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more).
• Other benefits which we invite you to discover along the recruitment process.

Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.