Principal Security Architect Cloud Focused

Summary: The Principal Security Architect role focuses on designing and governing secure multi-cloud environments, primarily utilizing AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The position requires deep expertise in cloud-native architecture and security, with responsibilities including the development of security patterns and implementation of Zero Trust principles. This contract role is remote and emphasizes collaboration across teams to ensure secure cloud service adoption. The ideal candidate will lead architectural efforts and provide guidance on security best practices in cloud environments.

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