Director Cloud Security Architecture & Engineering

Breakthru Beverage Group; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is looking for an experienced Director of Cloud Security Architecture and Engineering in Cicero, Illinois. This hands-on leader will guide cloud security initiatives, designing and implementing a secure multi-cloud architecture. Responsibilities include overseeing cloud incident response and developing governance frameworks.

Candidates should possess strong IT security experience, particularly with AWS, and hold relevant certifications like CISSP and AWS Solutions Architect. The position offers a competitive salary range of $175K - $200K plus a 25% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of IT security experience, with 5 years focused on AWS architecture.
• Strong experience with multi-cloud environments.
• Hands-on scripting and automation (Python, Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise cloud security architecture.
• Define and implement AWS-native security architectures.
• Support re-architecture and migration of Azure workloads to AWS.

Skills

Cloud Governance

Networking

Identity Management

Automation (Python, Terraform)

AWS Architecture

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

AWS Solutions Architect – Associate Certification

CISSP Certification

Tools

Splunk

AWS Security Tools

Snowflake

S/4HANA

Zscaler

BeyondTrust

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director, Cloud Security Architecture and Engineering to serve as a hands‑on leader, providing both strategic direction and active technical contribution. This role will lead and work alongside a cloud security architecture and engineering team, directly designing, implementing, and evolving a multi‑cloud, hybrid security architecture across AWS, Azure, multiple SaaS providers, and operational technology environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise cloud security architecture across AWS, SaaS platforms, hybrid infrastructure, applications, networking, and operational technologies, ensuring alignment with business strategy and risk tolerance.
• Define and implement AWS‑native security architectures including identity, encryption, network segmentation, logging, detection, and governance capabilities, to enable secure and scalable cloud adoption.
• Support the re‑architecture and migration of Azure workloads to AWS, ensuring security‑by‑design principles are embedded throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Design, implement and enforce Zero Trust security models to ensure protection of cloud and hybrid environments.

Integration & Engineering Collaboration

• Integrate AWS with enterprise security platforms such as Zscaler, Splunk, and BeyondTrust to enable centralized visibility, control and response.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud infrastructure teams to embed security into DevOps pipelines, leveraging automation for vulnerability management, code scanning, configuration validation and continuous compliance.
• Support the establishment and oversee cloud identity and access management (IAM) strategies, including federation, least privilege, just in time access, identity governance, and Zero Trust principles. Integrate with multiple IdPs including Entra ID and SAP IAS.

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

• Establish tailored governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks for cloud adoption, including policy-as-code and automated compliance monitoring aligned to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop templates, accelerators, and reusable security artifacts that improve delivery speed, consistency, and compliance across cloud initiatives for BBG.
• Monitor emerging cloud services, regulatory changes, and threat trends to proactively assess risk and advise leadership on security posture and mitigation strategies.

Leadership, Delivery & Response

• Lead and develop cloud security architecture and engineering teams, setting technical direction, delivery priorities, and performance expectations.
• Provide architectural oversight and subject matter expertise for enterprise and cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring security outcomes are consistently achieved.
• Own and evolve the cloud security tools, platforms, and services portfolio to maximize effectiveness and return on investment.
• Oversee cloud incident response and forensics capabilities, leveraging native cloud telemetry and SIEM integrations to enable rapid detection, investigation, and recovery.
• Deliver thought leadership through executive briefings, architecture reviews, and security workshops, influencing stakeholders and driving secure cloud transformation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or information technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 12 years of IT security experience, with 5 years focused on AWS architecture.
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate Certification.
• AWS Security Specialty.
• CISSP Certification.
• Deep expertise in AWS-native and third‑party security tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud governance, infrastructure as code (IaC), encryption, networking, and identity management.
• Strong experience with Snowflake and S/4HANA.
• Hands‑on scripting and automation (Python, Terraform).
• Strong experience with Splunk.
• Experience with multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, M635).
• Strong writing and communication skills across technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with leading and team management.
• Ability to multi‑task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Utilize sound judgement, business acumen and problem‑solving skills and ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑volume, team environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional Certification.
• CCSP Certification.
• Master’s degree.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position at times; communicate, and operate a computer and telephone.

Competencies

• May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.
• Resolves issues which are often varied and non‑routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.

$175K – $200k + 25% Annual Bonus.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.