Senior Cloud Specialist
Netherlands - Amsterdam
Finance & Legal – Risk & Audit /
1. Role: Permanent /
Hybrid
Who We Are
At Prosus, we improve everyday life for billions across the globe through cutting-edge technology. As a leading global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology investors, we nurture and support industry-leading businesses that empower individuals and enrich communities. Guided by our core values, Innovation, Results, People, Impact, and Entrepreneurship, we push boundaries, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where diversity and inclusion thrive. We value curiosity, ownership, and resilience. We hire people who take initiative, embrace change, and bring fresh perspectives to everything they do.
We are proud to lead the charge in AI innovation, making significant strides in this transformative field. With operations in over 100 countries, our extensive global portfolio includes over 90 companies. We drive progress in sectors such as online classifieds, food delivery, payments & fintech, and e-commerce , consistently pushing the boundaries of technology. Our brands, like iFood, OLX, PayU, EMAG, and Takealot, are changing the way people live and work.
The Opportunity
Do you want to step up form a technical role to a role that requires understanding the big picture, the technical risks ad communicating it with critical stakeholders?
At the Cyber Team we analyze and find risks, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations in complex platform that run in Cloud environment. By identifying cyber security risks, you can help us shape the security posture of multiple businesses. The opportunity is in Amsterdam, and you will be reporting to the Director of Cyber at Prosus
Who you are
- You are a proactive and driven individual with:
- Deep expertise in cloud computing and infrastructure, paired with a solid understanding of how cloud platforms work (and what "good" looks like).
- A community builder, being a part of, or leading a technical community. A passion for staying ahead in a continuously evolving field of technology.
- The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and geographies, connecting with local and global experts. Comfort with ambiguity and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, global organization.
- A mindset that embraces critical thinking, resilience, and creativity when solving complex problems. You can run high-stake initiatives or projects independently or coordinate an experienced team of technical experts.
What you Bring
- Experience & expertise: 5–8 years of relevant experience in cloud computing, or site reliability engineering.
- Technical knowledge: A robust grasp of cloud systems like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including understanding of their vulnerabilities and inherent risks.
- Analytical skills: Exceptional critical thinking to evaluate potential threats and recommend actionable solutions. Ability to analyze data, deal with ambiguity, and draw a reasonable conclusion.
- Global collaboration: Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across different countries.
- Technical tools: Ability to write scripts, use automation tools, and hack together a technical solution to deep-dive technically a vulnerability or a misconfiguration.
- Communication: Ability to translate technical issues into business language for stakeholders.
- Commitment to technology: Deeply inspired to drive impactful, scalable changes in technology on a global scale.
Your Typical Day
- You’ll never find yourself stuck doing the same task. Your day might include:
- Collaborating with experts across the Group to perform advanced risk assessments of cloud platforms, data platforms, or software development practices.
- Leading cyber security audit and evaluation processes to identify weak configurations or risks.
- Traveling up to 30% of your time globally to engage face-to-face with teams, stakeholders, and experts in tech hubs worldwide.
- Monitoring and analyzing potential threats, using your technical expertise to recommend drastic solutions and mitigations when needed.
- Bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment in cyber security decisions.
- Every day offers new challenges, new opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference!
What we offer
- Global Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of global commerce. Be part of a dynamic ecosystem of tech-led companies across markets, from emerging disruptors to established platforms, all working to create positive change at scale.
- Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise through high-stakes challenges within our diverse portfolio. You'll gain access to a network of businesses, leaders, and learning opportunities that span continents and industries.
- Innovative Culture: Join a forward-thinking team that values strategic insights and bold ideas. You’ll operate at the intersection of venture-building, innovation, and investment, where experimentation is encouraged and cross-company collaboration drives breakthroughs.
- Creative Environment: Engage in work that encourages creativity and constant improvement. We challenge assumptions, explore new frontiers, and believe great ideas can come from anywhere in our ecosystem.
- Collaborative Atmosphere: Benefit from autonomy and self-management in a supportive, outcome-driven workspace. You’ll work alongside sharp, motivated peers across our portfolio, all united by a shared ambition to move the needle.
- Hybrid Work: Experience the satisfaction of our flexible model tailored to balance work and life.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your skills and contributions.
- Comprehensive Benefits:From health and wellness to learning, commuting, and everyday perks, we offer a well-rounded package designed to help you thrive at work and beyond
Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
We respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and can thrive is critical for us. We provide access to education, which helps everyone understand the important role they play and the positive impact they can have.
For a deeper look at our journey and future plans, explore our latest Annual Report. Stay up to date with our latest news to see what makes Prosus stand out. Learn more at www.prosus.com.
