Principal Cloud Security Architect

Alignerr Corp.; New York (NY); À distance; USD 165 000 - 262 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote

Hourly contract

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote hourly contract. You will analyze large-scale cloud environments, identify security gaps, and deliver structured, actionable guidance for security teams.

You will review IAM configurations, network designs, and access control models across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will produce clear reports and align findings with security frameworks and compliance standards, communicating effectively to both technical and

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience in cloud security architecture at scale.
• Strong command of IAM models, network design, and cloud service security across major platforms.
• Proven ability to document complex architectures and findings clearly.
• Sharp eye for identifying what's broken and risky.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and long-term risk exposure.
• Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, resource policies, and access control models.
• Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns.
• Produce clear reports that translate complex findings into prioritized mitigation guidance.
• Validate alignment with security frameworks, industry best practices, and compliance standards.
• Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns.
• Communicate architectural recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Connaissances

Cloud security

IAM design

Threat modeling

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Description du poste

About The Role

What if your deep knowledge of cloud architecture could directly prevent the next major breach? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig into large-scale cloud environments, uncover hidden risks, and deliver the kind of structured, actionable guidance that security teams actually use.

About The Role

What if your deep knowledge of cloud architecture could directly prevent the next major breach? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig into large-scale cloud environments, uncover hidden risks, and deliver the kind of structured, actionable guidance that security teams actually use.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior cloud security professionals who thrive on complexity and know how to translate technical findings into clear strategic direction.

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

What You'll Do

• Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps, design flaws, and long-term risk exposure
• Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, resource policies, and access control models
• Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns
• Produce clear, structured reports that translate complex findings into prioritized mitigation guidance
• Validate alignment with established security frameworks, industry best practices, and compliance standards
• Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns
• Communicate architectural recommendations in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Must-Have

Who You Are

• Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture at scale
• Strong command of IAM models, network design, and cloud service security across one or more major platforms
• Proven ability to document complex architectures and findings in clear, structured, and actionable form
• Sharp eye for identifying what's broken, what's risky, and what's just waiting to be exploited

Nice To Have

• Experience with multi-cloud environments spanning two or more major providers
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns
• Background in high-compliance industries such as finance, healthcare, or government
• Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or similar)

Why Join Us

• Work on meaningful, high-stakes security challenges across diverse cloud environments
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, wherever you do your best thinking
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of well-defined, impactful engagements
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments are scoped
• Make a direct, measurable impact on the security posture of large-scale cloud deployments