Principal Cloud Security Architect

Elevance Health; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect to lead secure cloud strategy across AWS/Azure/GCP, shaping governance and standards for enterprise platforms. You will mentor teams, drive a security-first culture, and work with executives to align cloud risk with business objectives.

The role requires deep cloud security expertise, experience in regulated healthcare environments, and a track record of delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with 11+ years of experience.
• Cloud security expertise across AWS, Azure and GCP with IAM, encryption and workload protection.
• DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines experience.
• Experience in regulated environments, healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST and SOC2 frameworks.
• Certifications such as AWS/Security Specialty, CISSP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure cloud architecture design across multiple platforms.
• Define enterprise cloud security policies and guardrails.
• Champion DevSecOps practices and automated security testing.
• Mentor engineering teams and embed security in the SDLC.
• Advise leadership on cloud risk and emerging tech.
• Oversee technical design reviews and security verification.

Skills

Cloud Security

IAM & Encryption

DevSecOps

Zero Trust

CI/CD Security

Regulatory Compliance

Container Security

Education

BA/BS in IT or CS

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Docker

CSPM/CWPP tools

Job description

Principal Cloud Security Architect

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

At Elevance Health, we are transforming how cloud technology supports healthcare delivery and innovation. The ideal Principal Cloud Security Architect candidate combines deep expertise in cloud platforms with advanced cloud security knowledge, and operates as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while mentoring cloud engineering and teams and driving a security-first culture.

The Principal Cloud Security Architect works with the business and technology stakeholders on the development and delivery of end-to-end application technology products and services for enterprise-wide technology application platforms that are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and initiatives.

How you will make an Impact:

• In partnership with OCISO and Enterprise Architecture, author and evangelize whitepapers/position papers covering all facets of cloud security.

• Lead the design of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.

• Define enterprise cloud security policies, standards, reference architectures, and engineering guardrails aligned with Elevance Health policies.

• Design compliance-automation with healthcare regulations and frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, ISO).

• Design automated, secure patterns for IAM, encryption, network security, and zero trust architecture.

• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and remediation strategies for cloud-based systems.

• Champion DevSecOps practices; automated security testing, policy-as-code, and secure CI/CD pipelines.

• Partner with enterprise architecture, application teams, and security organizations to embed security into the cloud SDLC.

• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on cloud risk, strategy, and emerging technologies.

• Partners with leadership to design processes that will shape the foundation for emerging cloud technologies.

• Leads initiatives relating to cloud governance.

• Recommends new technology solutions and products are delivered to stakeholders and align with enterprise strategic objectives.

• Oversee the development and delivery of technical and/or functional specifications.

• Oversee the technical design reviews and testing to architectural technologies for application solutions and products meet business requirements.

• Assesses the compatibility and integration of solutions and products.

• Provides continuous consulting services and direction on projects.

• Champions and responsible for architectural standards, guidelines, principles, frameworks, and reference models.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study a minimum of 11 years experience; multi dimensional platform experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

• Hands on experience with AI tooling; IDE and Services

• Strong expertise in cloud security including IAM, encryption, network security, and workload protection.

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools.

• Deep understanding of networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, and zero trust.

• Hands on experience implementing DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience working in regulated environments, preferably healthcare.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, and SOC2.

• Strong knowledge, and expertise, in cloud control policies and frameworks.

• Experience working with a variety of executives and their teams in a matrixed environment to deliver value and drive change. Cross-functional experience (e.g., strategy, change management, business process management).

• Industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or CISSP.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud security tools such as CSPM, CWPP, SIEM, and secrets management platforms.

• Strong background in application security and secure coding practices.

• Experience in large-scale enterprise healthcare environments.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8giMvgesLESaRuvu61vU17EJaA0EP3FIissI8zmZ_NpUNUgyTFRUMkY5NE5JNDFWMkhaUzQxMkJLWS4u&route=shorturl) and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/).