Principal Cloud Security Architect

Alignerr Corp.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role focuses on identifying architectural risks before incidents occur and is offered as a fully remote hourly contract for seasoned professionals who can convey findings clearly.

The position emphasizes architectural thinking, strong IAM and network design expertise, and the ability to communicate mitigation guidance effectively across large-scale systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to document complex multi-service architectures clearly and concisely.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, network design, and security models.

Responsibilities

• Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and weaknesses.
• Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource policies.
• Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure design patterns.
• Document architectural flaws in clear, structured formats and provide actionable mitigation guidance.
• Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices.
• Support recurring security assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

IAM models

Network design principles

Cloud service security models

Documentation / reporting

Job description

About The Role

What if your deep knowledge of cloud security architecture could directly protect large-scale systems from the misconfigurations and design flaws that lead to real-world breaches? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP — identifying architectural risks before they become incidents.

About The Role

What if your deep knowledge of cloud security architecture could directly protect large-scale systems from the misconfigurations and design flaws that lead to real-world breaches? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP — identifying architectural risks before they become incidents. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who can think at the architectural level and communicate findings with clarity and precision.

• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Level: Principal / Senior

What You'll Do

• Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and structural weaknesses
• Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource policies
• Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure design patterns
• Document architectural flaws in clear, structured formats and provide actionable mitigation guidance
• Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices
• Support recurring security assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns

Who You Are

• Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms
• Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service security models
• Ability to analyse and document complex multi-service architectures clearly and concisely
• Sharp eye for risk — you spot misconfigurations and design flaws others miss
• Effective written communicator who can translate technical findings into structured, actionable reports

Nice To Have

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

Why Join Us

• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of substantive, senior-level work
• Engage with challenging, real-world cloud security problems across large-scale environments
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments launch
• Contribute to meaningful security outcomes that protect real systems and real data