Cloud Security Lead / Architect (Remote)

Ztek Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Cloud Security Lead/Architect to spearhead security initiatives in a remote setting. This role demands extensive experience in cybersecurity and cloud security, particularly with AWS. You will be responsible for implementing robust security measures, ensuring compliance with various frameworks, and leading incident response efforts. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge in AWS security services and a strong understanding of DevSecOps principles. If you are passionate about cloud security and want to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity and cloud security, with 5+ years in AWS security.
• Expertise in compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security initiatives and ensure compliance with security best practices.
• Implement security measures in AWS and oversee incident response strategies.

Skills

Cloud Security

Cybersecurity

AWS Security

Compliance Frameworks

Incident Response

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

DevSecOps

Threat Detection

Tools

AWS IAM

AWS WAF

Terraform

CloudFormation

SIEM Solutions

EKS

ECS

Job description

Cloud Security Lead / Architect (Remote)

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Responsibilities:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, and compliance, with at least 5 years in AWS security.
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS security services, architecture, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Experience with AWS IAM, VPC security, AWS WAF, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, Security Hub, Macie, and GuardDuty.
• Proficiency in SIEM solutions, security automation, and cloud-native security tools.
• Hands-on experience with IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation), container security (EKS, ECS), and serverless security.
• Strong background in DevSecOps, securing CI/CD pipelines, and integrating security into cloud-native development.
• Expertise in identity & access management (IAM), RBAC, MFA, and Zero Trust security models.
• Experience with incident response, threat detection, and forensic analysis in AWS.
• Proficient in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Telecommunications