Principal Cloud Security Architect - Hybrid Leader

Elevance Health; Grand Prairie (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect to lead cloud security strategy and architecture across enterprise platforms. You will partner with OCISO and architecture teams to define secure patterns, governance, and policy enforcement in a cloud-first environment.

The role requires deep cloud security expertise, experience mentoring teams, and a proven track record in regulated healthcare settings. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration 1–2 days per week is supported.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and minimum 11 years of experience or equivalent background.
• Experience leading cloud security architecture across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, SOC2 and regulatory compliance in healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of secure, scalable cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Define enterprise cloud security policies, standards, and guardrails.
• Drive DevSecOps practices with automated security testing and secure CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

DevSecOps

Automation

Zero trust

Networking

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

Threat modeling

Education

BA/BS in IT or related

Tools

Terraform

AWS/Azure/GCP

Kubernetes

CSPM/CWPP tools

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Architect to lead cloud security strategy and architecture across enterprise platforms. You will partner with OCISO and architecture teams to define secure patterns, governance, and policy enforcement in a cloud-first environment.

The role requires deep cloud security expertise, experience mentoring teams, and a proven track record in regulated healthcare settings. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration 1–2 days per week is supported.