Cloud Security Architect

Responsibilities include

• Architecting and supporting implementation of complex security controls across multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Define and implement Zero Trust principles, cloud security standards, and reference architectures.
• Lead the design of secure landing zones, guardrails, and multi-cloud governance frameworks.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed security into application and infrastructure designs.
• Architect identity and access strategies across various cloud solutions
• Design secure network architectures including segmentation, private connectivity, and cloud-native firewalls.
• Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments of cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services.
• Drive continuous improvement of cloud security posture through automation and monitoring.
• Reviewing cloud architecture and configurations to validate security posture and data protection.
• Leading threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management for cloud-native services.
• Administering cloud security testing, including penetration testing, misconfiguration audits, and incident simulations.
• Collaborating with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments.
• Automate cloud security controls using Terraform, Python, PowerShell, and policy-as-code frameworks.
• Driving remediation of security findings and ensuring alignment with regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Leading security reviews of cloud perimeter defenses (e.g., WAFs, cloud-native firewalls, DDoS protection).
• Managing cloud security controls and endpoint protection platforms (e.g., Defender for Cloud, CrowdStrike, Cloudflare, Proofpoint TAP).
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Developing and maintaining cloud security policies, playbooks, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise of cybersecurity, cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP), and associated security services.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and standards (SOC2, GLBA, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Knowledgeable in DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Firsthand experience with Terraform, Bicep, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security automation.
• Effective communication skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead complex security initiatives and drive cross-team collaboration.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging cloud threats and technologies.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Cloud architecture and security certifications (e.g., CCSP, GIAC GCSA, CISSP, Azure-AZ-305, Azure-SC-100, GCP-PCA, GCP-PCSE, AWS-SA-Pro, AWS-Sec-Spec).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in information security, with 10+ years focused on cloud security and architecture.

Compensation & Benefits

• The annual compensation range for this position is $190-230k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
• Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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