Cloud Security Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1755587727
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Cloud Security Architect role is a senior position focused on designing and implementing security measures for cloud environments, specifically Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security architecture, including data encryption, IAM management, and compliance with industry standards. This position is remote and requires a minimum of five years in an architectural role, preferably with a background as a CISO. The role emphasizes a comprehensive approach to security, including risk assessments and the implementation of Zero Trust models.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing security for Azure and AWS environments.
- Utilizing Azure Security Center and AWS Security Hub.
- Implementing data encryption at rest and in transit.
- Configuring and managing IAM including Entitlements and Roles in Azure and AWS.
- Implementing Conditional Access and MFA.
- Securing IaC templates with Azure Blueprints, ARM Templates, and Terraform.
- Implementing secure CI/CD for cloud deployments.
- Ensuring compliance with NIST, CSA/CCM, Azure Benchmarks.
- Designing secure VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups, and Virtual Networks.
- Implementing WAF, Azure Firewall, DDoS protection.
- Setting up CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, and SIEM.
- Developing and testing DR plans, ensuring high availability.
- Implementing Zero Trust models in cloud environments.
- Performing risk assessments and threat modeling.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a cloud security architect.
- Experience as a CISO is a plus.
- Expertise in Azure and AWS security services.
- Strong knowledge of data encryption methods.
- Proficient in IAM management and configuration.
- Experience with Conditional Access and MFA implementation.
- Knowledge of IaC security practices.
- Experience with CI/CD security practices.
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as NIST and CSA/CCM.
- Strong understanding of network architecture in cloud environments.
- Experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
- Understanding of Zero Trust security models.
- Experience in risk assessments and threat modeling.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Title:Cloud Security Architect
Location : Remote
Needs to be someone very senior
Minimum 5 years as an architect
Can be someone who used to be a CISO looking to move into an architect role
Enterprise wide experience
Cloud Security Design: Designing security for Azure and AWS environments.
Security Center & Hub: Utilizing Azure Security Center and AWS Security Hub.
Cloud Data Encryption: Implementing data encryption at rest and in transit.
Cloud IAM: Configuring and managing IAM including Entitlements and Roles in Azure and AWS.
Conditional Access & MFA: Implementing Conditional Access and MFA.
IaCSecurity: Securing IaC templates with Azure Blueprints, ARM Templates, and Terraform.
Secure CI/CD Pipelines: Implementing secure CI/CD for cloud deployments.
Cloud Compliance: Ensuring compliance with NIST, CSA/CCM, Azure Benchmarks.
Network Architecture: Designing secure VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups, and Virtual Networks.
Cloud-Native Controls: Implementing WAF, Azure Firewall, DDoS protection.
Cloud Monitoring & Logging: Setting up CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, and SIEM.
Disaster Recovery & HA: Developing and testing DR plans, ensuring high availability.
Zero Trust Security: Implementing Zero Trust models in cloud environments.
Risk Assessments: Performing risk assessments and threat modeling.