Principal Cloud Security Architect

Labelbox; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud security firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect. In this role, you will evaluate cloud architectures, assess IAM configurations, and identify security gaps. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in cloud security architecture and a strong understanding of IAM and network design. This position offers compensation ranging from $40 to $80 an hour, and it provides an opportunity to work on complex security challenges across various cloud environments.

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

Network design

Cloud service models

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