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Credera; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Credera is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead security posture design and risk reduction across client cloud environments. You will guide consulting teams, evaluate CASB/CSPM solutions, and drive secure cloud adoption at scale.

You will work with executive stakeholders to translate security findings into business decisions while mentoring teams and evolving Credera’s cloud security methodologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience designing, assessing, or securing cloud environments.
• Deep experience with IAM solutions, including Okta, and modern identity-centric security models.
• Experience using CASB/CSPM tools (Orca, Wiz, AWS GuardDuty) and securing workloads in AWS/Azure.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on cloud security architecture, exposure management, and risk reduction strategies.
• Lead cloud security maturity and exposure assessments across AWS and Azure environments.
• Evaluate and implement CASB and CSPM solutions to identify and prioritize risk.

Skills

Cloud security

Identity & access management

Executive communication

Tools

Okta

Orca Security

Wiz

AWS GuardDuty

Azure

Job description

Overview

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.

Role

As a Cloud Security Architect within Credera’s Security and Privacy capability group, you will serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for evaluating, designing, and improving cloud security postures for multiple clients. You will provide security leadership across complex cloud environments, guide consultant teams on end-to-end delivery, and help clients identify and remediate cloud security exposures across identity, access, and workload configurations.

This role focuses heavily on cloud security exposure management, cloud-native IAM, and the use of Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to proactively reduce risk. You will work closely with executive stakeholders to translate cloud security risks into actionable business decisions while enabling secure cloud adoption at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a Cloud Security subject matter expert, advising clients on cloud security architecture, exposure management, and risk reduction strategies
• Lead cloud security maturity and exposure assessments, identifying misconfigurations, identity risks, and workload vulnerabilities across AWS and Azure environments
• Evaluate and implement Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions, including tools such as Orca Security and Wiz, to identify and prioritize risk
• Design and assess cloud-based IAM and PAM solutions, including direct experience with platforms such as Okta and Delinea
• Partner with clients to remediate cloud security gaps related to identity, access, logging, monitoring, and least-privilege access
• Communicate cloud security findings and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and executive leadership
• Guide and mentor consulting teams through secure cloud delivery and best practices
• Contribute to the evolution of Credera’s cloud security methodologies, patterns, and points of view
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities to help clients secure and scale their cloud environments

Who You Are / Qualifications

• You have 6+ years of hands-on experience designing, assessing, or securing cloud environments
• You have deep experience with cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including Okta, and understand modern identity-centric security models
• You have direct, practical experience using CASB / CSPM / Cloud Security Assessment tools, such as Orca Security, Wiz, AWS GuardDuty
• You have experience securing workloads in at least one major cloud platform, with a strong preference for AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
• You understand cloud security risks related to identity sprawl, misconfiguration, excessive permissions, and workload exposure
• You are comfortable leading cloud security assessments, identifying risk, and prioritizing remediation efforts
• You can translate technical cloud security issues into clear business impact and value
• You have strong communication skills and can engage stakeholders at both the executive and engineering levels
• You enjoy mentoring others and helping grow cloud security capability within a consulting environment
• You are comfortable contributing to business cases, client proposals, and growth opportunities

Learn More

Credera is part of Omnicom Precision Marketing that delivers transformative solutions rooted in data, technology, and AI. Omnicom Precision Marketing delivers precisely targeted and meaningful customer experiences at scale. Using its universal framework of connected data, connected intelligence and connected experiences, OPM provides services that include data-driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modelling, technical and business consulting and digital experience design and development.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: The salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. The salary range is one component of the total compensation package and may vary based on experience, certifications, and responsibilities.

Benefits: Credera provides a comprehensive benefits plan including health, mental health, vision, dental, life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) matching, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit the Omnicom benefits site.

Working Model & Travel

Hybrid Working Model: Remote work is available two days a week, with three days in person. In-person collaboration is encouraged to build relationships and support client outcomes.

Travel: The goal is to minimize travel; most projects require limited travel. Some projects may involve up to 80% travel for a period, with an average annual travel of 10%–30.

Compliance & Notices

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future; Credera will not sponsor employment-based visas for this opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.

Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. Be cautious of opportunities asking for money or exclusive chat-based communication.