Principal Security Architect Cloud Focused

Ethereum Technologies LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Principal Security Architect with cloud focus to lead the security architecture design for enterprise workloads in AWS and OCI. The role involves developing security patterns for Kubernetes environments and implementing Zero Trust principles across cloud services. The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of AWS and OCI security services, along with proficiency in Kubernetes and Terraform. This position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for extending your expertise in cloud-native security.

Qualifications

• Lead security architecture design for enterprise workloads in various cloud environments.
• Develop security patterns for Kubernetes and container environments.
• Implement Zero Trust and identity federation principles.
• Experience with Secrets management in enterprise clouds.
• Strong API security and threat modeling experience.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Guide the deployment of API security models and secrets management.
• Evaluate CI/CD pipelines and runtime protection for Kubernetes.
• Provide architecture guidance for onboarding new cloud services.
• Architect deployment of API security models and IAM.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, registries, and runtime protection for Kubernetes.
• Guide secure onboarding of new cloud services and SaaS.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of AWS and/or OCI architecture and security services

Proficiency in Kubernetes, Terraform/CloudFormation

Deep understanding of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML

Familiarity with AWS Secrets Manager, OCI Vault

Strong experience with API security and threat modeling

Excellent communication skills

API security

Cross-functional influence

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Aqua

Prisma

Twistlock

Job description

Principal Security Architect Cloud Focused

Duration

18Months+ Extension

Hourly Rate

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture design for enterprise workloads in AWS and/or OCI, and optionally Azure.
• Develop cloud-native security patterns for Kubernetes, serverless, and hybrid container environments.
• Implement and evangelize Zero Trust, identity federation, and least-privilege principles across cloud services.
• Architect and guide the deployment of API security models, secrets management, and cloud-native IAM.
• Evaluate and enhance CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and runtime protection for Kubernetes.
• Provide architecture guidance on secure onboarding of new cloud services and third-party SaaS.

Required Skills

• Expert-level knowledge of AWS and/or OCI architecture and security services.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Terraform/CloudFormation, and container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Prisma, Twistlock).
• Deep understanding of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and federated identity patterns in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AWS Secrets Manager, OCI Vault, or other enterprise secrets management systems.
• Strong experience with API security, threat modeling, and microservices access control.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.

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