Principal Cloud Security Architect

Alignerr Corp.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 124,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote, hourly contract role. You will evaluate large-scale cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP), identify architectural risks, and deliver structured guidance to make systems measurably safer.

You will articulate findings with clear, prioritized mitigations and align designs with CIS/NIST guidance while supporting ongoing assessments across diverse deployments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cloud security architecture at scale.
• Strong IAM, network design, and cloud service models knowledge.
• Ability to translate complex findings into written assessments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and design weaknesses.
• Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies for privilege risks and misconfigurations.
• Identify insecure patterns, architectural anti-patterns, and long-term security design flaws.
• Produce clear, structured documentation of findings with prioritized mitigation guidance.
• Validate alignment with industry security frameworks and established best practices.
• Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

IAM models

Network design principles

Written assessments

Tools

CSPM platforms

Infrastructure as code review

Job description

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the architectures that power modern enterprises? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes real systems measurably safer.

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the architectures that power modern enterprises? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes real systems measurably safer.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, spot design flaws others miss, and communicate complex risks with clarity.

• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Focus: Cloud security architecture assessment across AWS, Azure, and GCP

What You'll Do

• Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and design weaknesses
• Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies for privilege risks and misconfigurations
• Identify insecure patterns, architectural anti-patterns, and long-term security design flaws
• Produce clear, structured documentation of findings with prioritized mitigation guidance
• Validate alignment with industry security frameworks and established best practices
• Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns

Must-Have

Who You Are

• Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture — you've assessed real environments at scale
• Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service models across major providers
• Ability to translate complex architectural findings into clear, structured written assessments
• Sharp instincts for identifying what's misconfigured, overprivileged, or structurally unsound

Nice To Have

• Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated sectors
• Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, CSA CCM, or SOC 2 / FedRAMP requirements
• Background in cloud-native security tooling, CSPM platforms, or infrastructure-as-code review

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact, technically challenging security assessments that matter
• Fully remote and async-friendly — structure your work around your schedule
• Freelance autonomy with meaningful, substantive engagements
• Contribute expertise that directly improves the security posture of real-world cloud environments
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across new assessments and projects