Principal Security Architect Cloud Focused

Summary: The Principal Security Architect role focuses on designing and governing secure multi-cloud environments, particularly in AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This position requires deep expertise in cloud-native architecture and security, with responsibilities that include developing security patterns and implementing Zero Trust principles. The role is contract-based for 12 months and offers remote working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead security architecture design for enterprise workloads in AWS and/or OCI, and optionally Azure.
• Develop cloud-native security patterns for Kubernetes, serverless, and hybrid container environments.
• Implement and evangelize Zero Trust, identity federation, and least-privilege principles across cloud services.
• Architect and guide the deployment of API security models, secrets management, and cloud-native IAM.
• Evaluate and enhance CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and runtime protection for Kubernetes.
• Provide architecture guidance on secure onboarding of new cloud services and third-party SaaS.

Key Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of AWS and/or OCI architecture and security services.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Terraform/CloudFormation, and container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Prisma, Twistlock).
• Deep understanding of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and federated identity patterns in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AWS Secrets Manager, OCI Vault, or other enterprise secrets management systems.
• Strong experience with API security, threat modeling, and microservices access control.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT