Principal Cloud Security Architect

Labelbox; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect. This role focuses on evaluating cloud architectures and identifying security vulnerabilities across various platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Candidates must have deep experience in cloud security architecture and a strong understanding of IAM and network design. The position offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $40 to $80, allowing for a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in cloud security architecture.
• Strong understanding of IAM, network design, and cloud service models.
• Ability to document complex architectures in clear, structured form.

Responsibilities

• Assess cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security gaps.
• Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies.
• Identify misconfigurations, privilege risks, and insecure patterns.
• Summarize architectural flaws and provide structured mitigation guidance.
• Validate alignment with security frameworks and best practices.
• Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and deployment patterns.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

IAM understanding

Network design

Documentation skills

Job description

Role Overview

The Principal Cloud Security Architect evaluates cloud architectures, identity models, permissions, and security controls across large-scale environments. This role focuses on identifying architectural risks, misconfigurations, and long‑term security design gaps.

What You’ll Do

• Assess cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security gaps
• Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies
• Identify misconfigurations, privilege risks, and insecure patterns
• Summarize architectural flaws and provide structured mitigation guidance
• Validate alignment with security frameworks and best practices
• Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and deployment patterns

What You Bring

Must-Have:

• Deep experience in cloud security architecture
• Strong understanding of IAM, network design, and cloud service models
• Ability to document complex architectures in clear, structured form

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with multi-cloud, zero‑trust, or high‑compliance environments

$40 - $80 an hour