Cloud Security Architect

Jobtailor

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Cloud Security Architect to define, govern, and evolve cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

You will partner with cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient cloud solutions and lead architecture reviews for containers, Kubernetes, and SaaS deployments. The role emphasizes Zero Trust and secure-by-design principles in global teams.

Qualifications

Define and govern cloud security architectures and controls across cloud environments.
Partner with stakeholder teams to deliver secure cloud solutions.
Design and maintain cloud security architectures, patterns, and reference models across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
Integrate security controls into cloud platforms and services.
Lead security architecture reviews for cloud transformations, containers, and Kubernetes.
Define and govern IAM, network security, data protection, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
Identify cloud security risks and mitigation strategies aligned with risk management and regulations.
Promote Zero Trust and secure-by-design cloud security principles.
Evaluate emerging cloud security tech and trends for future architectures.
Support enterprise cloud migration and modernization efforts.
Collaborate with global teams across cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, risk, and business.

Responsibilities

Define, implement, and govern cloud security architectures, standards, and security controls across public, private, and SaaS environments.
Partner with cloud engineering, application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient cloud solutions.
Design and maintain cloud security architectures, standards, patterns, and reference models across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
Integrate security controls into cloud platforms and services.
Lead security architecture reviews for cloud transformation initiatives, cloud-native applications, containers, Kubernetes platforms, and SaaS solutions.
Define and govern cloud security capabilities including IAM, network security, data protection, encryption, logging, monitoring, and security automation.
Identify cloud security risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements.
Drive adoption of Zero Trust, secure-by-design, and cloud-native security principles.
Evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and industry trends to support future-state architecture strategies.
Support enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Collaborate with global cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, risk, and business teams.

Skills

Cloud Security Architecture

Identity And Access Management

Network Security

Data Protection

CISSP

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Infrastructure As Code

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Security Automation

CI/CD Pipelines

Containers

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Define, implement, and govern cloud security architectures, standards, and security controls across public cloud, private cloud, and SaaS environments
Partner with cloud engineering, application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions
Design and maintain cloud security architectures, standards, patterns, and reference models across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments
Integrate security controls into cloud platforms and services
Lead security architecture reviews for cloud transformation initiatives, cloud-native applications, containers, Kubernetes platforms, and SaaS solutions
Define and govern cloud security capabilities including identity and access management, network security, data protection, encryption, logging, monitoring, and security automation
Identify cloud security risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements
Drive adoption of Zero Trust, secure-by-design, and cloud-native security principles
Evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and industry trends to support future-state architecture strategies
Support enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives
Collaborate with global cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, risk, and business teams

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
8 years or more of experience leading large-scale cybersecurity architecture, engineering, security operations, or technology transformation functions in complex, global environments
At least 8 years of cybersecurity experience preferred
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
Deep expertise in cloud security, security architecture, network security, identity and access management, data protection, encryption, and infrastructure security
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, containers, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience developing enterprise security standards, governance frameworks, architecture patterns, and secure-by-design practices
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent are highly desirable
Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries preferred
Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives
Ability to collaborate effectively with cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, risk, and business teams globally
Limited travel may be required based on business needs
Standard business hours with flexibility to support global stakeholders across multiple time zones

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing cloud security architectures and standards across multi-cloud environments, with a strong focus on identity and access management, network security, and data protection. Proven ability to lead security architecture reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive secure cloud solutions.

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