Cyber Security Architect, SD

Ankura Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura Consulting is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead cloud security posture reviews and remediation planning for client environments in the United States. The role emphasizes CSPM-based assessments, alignment with client objectives and standards, and delivering prioritized recommendations.

The position requires 10+ years of experience, cloud certifications, and hands-on work with Azure, M365, and AWS environments, including governance and reporting. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Cloud Certificate (Azure /AWS/GCP) required.
• Experience delivering cloud security assessments for Azure, M365 and AWS.
• Hands-on in Azure and/or M365 security implementations.
• Strong written communication and executive summary skills.
• Knowledge of identity and access management in Microsoft clouds.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Perform CSPM-based cloud security posture reviews and automated scans.
• Assess configurations against standards (NIST, ISO, CIS) and map gaps.
• Produce client-ready reports with prioritized remediation and roadmaps.
• Support security governance across IAM, network, logging and workloads.
• Coordinate with internal/third-party resources for engagements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and recommendations.
• Assist (SOW) development and engagement delivery with clients.

Skills

Cloud security

CSPM

Executive summaries

Security governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Prisma Cloud

Zscaler Posture Control

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Copilot / Purview

Job description

Position Summary:

The Cloud Security Architect performs cloud security posture and configuration reviews to identify misconfigurations, security control gaps, support migrations, and opportunities for improvement. This role executes assessment workflows using CSPM-based approaches and delivers clear, prioritized recommendations aligned with client objectives and relevant standards. This is remote based in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cloud configuration and security posture reviews using CSPM approaches and automated scanning methods aligned with Ankura cloud assessment practices.
• Assess cloud configurations against predefined requirements and map gaps to common standards and regulatory expectations referenced in client deliverables, such as NIST, ISO, and CIS.
• Analyze results and deliver client-ready reports that include prioritized remediation recommendations and actionable roadmaps.
• Support reviews across key cloud security domains commonly covered in cloud assessments, including identity and access, network segmentation, logging and monitoring, workload configuration, and security governance.
• Manage internal and third-party resources as needed for projects and client engagements
• Collaborate with engagement leads and stakeholders to validate findings and ensure recommendations are practical and aligned with the client’s operating model.
• Work with clients and business leaders to support statements of work (SOWs) and engagement delivery.
• Work cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and security stakeholders to drive adoption of cloud security controls and operational improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Cloud Certificate (Azure /AWS/GPC) required
• Experience delivering cloud security assessments for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and/or AWS environments, including configuration analysis and remediation planning; experience with GCP and Oracle Cloud is a plus.
• Experience configuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview is a plus.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce structured executive summaries and detailed findings and recommendations.
• Hands‑on experience implementing, migrating, and operating security controls in Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft 365 environments.
• Practical knowledge of identity and access management patterns in Microsoft cloud environments (for example, Entra ID and privileged access concepts).
• Experience implementing security governance and controls that support compliance and risk management expectations in cloud environments.
• Experience with CSPM tools and workflows used in cloud posture reviews, such as Prisma Cloud or Zscaler Posture Control is preferred.
• Experience with cloud security posture management and configuration review programs, including translating findings into prioritized remediation plans is preferred.
• Familiarity with security frameworks commonly used in cloud assessments, including NIST, ISO, and CIS mappings is preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 25%)
• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

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For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, New York or other states with relevant pay transparency laws, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $140,000 to $190,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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