Cloud Security Architect - Long Term Contract - Remote

Benchmark IT - Technology Talent; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Long-term contract

Job summary

Benchmark IT - Technology Talent is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect for a remote United States-based long-term contract. The role focuses on shaping security for cloud-based applications and platforms across enterprise environments.

You will design secure architectures, embed security into the SDLC, and lead security initiatives with cross-functional teams. Strong cloud, security framework knowledge, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across security architecture, cloud security, application security, threat modeling, identity and authentication, penetration testing, cryptography, or network security.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable cloud and application architectures.
• Develop security frameworks, standards, threat models, and architectural blueprints.
• Partner with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to embed security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses, documenting risks and mitigating controls.
• Guide development teams and provide technical leadership on application, identity, network, and cloud security.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security improvements.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Identity authentication

CI/CD security

Penetration testing

Cryptography

Network security

Java

.NET

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Senior Cloud Security Architect Contractor

Remote United States | Long-Term Contract: 12 24 Months

For our direct client, a prestigious global organization, we seek an experienced IT professional to join the team in a high-impact role shaping the security of complex, cloud-based applications and platforms. We re seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect who combines deep technical expertise with a proactive, practical approach to risk.

Responsibilities:

• Design secure, scalable cloud and application architectures.
• Develop security frameworks, standards, threat models, and architectural blueprints.
• Partner with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to embed security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses, documenting risks and mitigating controls.
• Guide development teams and provide technical leadership on application, identity, network, and cloud security.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security improvements.

Desired Experience:

• 10+ years of experience across security architecture, cloud security, application security, threat modeling, identity and authentication, penetration testing, cryptography, or network security.
• Strong expertise with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and their security capabilities.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards, including NIST, CIS, CSA, ISO, and OWASP.
• Experience securing cloud-native applications, microservices, and CI/CD environments.Strong software architecture or development background; familiarity with Java, .NET, Python, or JavaScript is valuable.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• CISSP, CISM, Azure Cybersecurity Expert, or a comparable certification is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise security strategy while working remotely on complex, globally deployed solutions.