Cloud Security Architect (AWS & Azure)

Appit LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Appit LLC is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to design and implement enterprise-grade cloud security architectures across AWS and Azure. The successful candidate will engage in defining security policies and managing cloud security posture during incidents.

We offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and growth opportunities within our global offices. Join a team of over 150 professionals working on cutting-edge AI and cloud computing solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud security or security architecture.
• Deep expertise in AWS and Azure.
• Experience designing security for containerized workloads (EKS, AKS).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security architectures for multi-cloud environments.
• Define and enforce cloud security policies using Infrastructure as Code.
• Lead cloud security posture management initiatives.

Skills

AWS Expertise

Azure Expertise

Cloud Security Policies

Multi-cloud Environments

Compliance Frameworks

Education

Professional cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, AZ-500)

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

AWS GuardDuty

Azure Defender

Job description

APPIT Software Solutions is hiring a Cloud Security Architect (AWS & Azure) in San Francisco, USA. Design and implement enterprise‑grade cloud security architectures across AWS and Azure, driving zero‑trust adoption and compliance for APPIT Software Solutions in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security architectures for multi‑cloud environments spanning AWS and Azure
• Define and enforce cloud security policies, guardrails, and landing zone configurations using Infrastructure as Code
• Lead cloud security posture management (CSPM) initiatives and remediate misconfigurations at scale
• Architect identity federation, least‑privilege access models, and zero‑trust network segmentation for cloud workloads
• Evaluate and integrate cloud‑native security services (AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Azure Defender, Sentinel)
• Provide technical leadership during security incidents involving cloud infrastructure and advise executive stakeholders

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cloud security or security architecture with deep AWS and Azure expertise
• Professional cloud security certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or AZ‑500
• Expert knowledge of cloud IAM, VPC networking, encryption services, and key‑management systems
• Experience designing security for containerized workloads (EKS, AKS) and serverless architectures
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST 800‑53) in cloud contexts
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable cloud architecture designs

Nice to Have

• Experience with Terraform or Pulumi for security‑as‑code implementations
• Background in securing multi‑tenant SaaS platforms
• Knowledge of eBPF‑based runtime security tools

About APPIT Software Solutions

APPIT Software Solutions is a leading technology company building AI‑powered enterprise products. Join 150+ professionals working on cutting‑edge solutions in AI/ML, cloud computing, and digital transformation. We offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career growth across our global offices.