Principal Cloud Security Architect

Alignerr Corp.; Austin (CO); Remote; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect to assess large-scale cloud environments and uncover architectural risks. You will deliver structured, actionable guidance to measurably improve security posture, focusing on IAM, network design, and risk assessment across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role is a fully remote, hourly contract for senior professionals who thrive on complex security challenges and cloud architecture know-how.

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across major cloud platforms.
• Strong command of IAM, network design and cloud service models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
• Ability to document complex findings in clear, structured formats.
• Sharp eye for misconfigurations and privilege escalation paths.

Responsibilities

• Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps.
• Review IAM configurations, identity models, network segmentation, and policies.
• Identify insecure patterns and long-term security design weaknesses.
• Produce clear reports with prioritized mitigation guidance.
• Validate environments against security frameworks and best practices.
• Support recurring security assessments for evolving deployment patterns.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

IAM & network design

Documentation of findings

Misconfigurations risk

Tools

CCSP

AWS Security Specialty

CISSP

Job description

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the infrastructure that millions of people and organizations depend on every day? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes a real difference.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior security professionals who thrive on complex technical challenges and know cloud architecture inside and out.

• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Focus: AWS, Azure, GCP — security architecture, IAM, and risk assessment

What You’ll Do

• Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security vulnerabilities and design gaps
• Review IAM configurations, identity models, network segmentation, and resource policies for privilege risks and misconfigurations
• Identify insecure patterns, architectural flaws, and long-term security design weaknesses
• Produce clear, structured reports summarizing findings and providing prioritized mitigation guidance
• Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices
• Support recurring security assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns

What You Bring

• Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms
• Strong command of IAM principles, network design, and cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Proven ability to document complex security findings in clear, structured, and actionable formats
• Sharp eye for misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and systemic architectural risk

Nice To Have

• Experience designing or evaluating multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns
• Background in high-compliance environments — FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, or similar
• Relevant certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or equivalent

Why Join Us

• Work on technically challenging, high-impact security assessments that matter
• Fully remote and async-friendly — work on your own schedule from anywhere
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, well-defined engagements
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across new environments and projects
• Collaborate with teams who take security architecture seriously