Remote Cloud Security Architect - AWS & Azure Leader

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & certifications

Cloud-first org

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect to design and implement secure cloud environments across AWS and Azure. The role offers remote work with flexible location options and requires deep security expertise in cloud-native architectures.

You will lead security reviews, enforce policies, and collaborate with SecOps to harden deployments. A strong background in IAM, KMS, VPCs, and container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is essential, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security architecture.
• Proven expertise in securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Hands-on experience with cloud security services such as IAM, KMS, Security Groups, and VPCs.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures for AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement and manage cloud security tools, including firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring solutions.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud deployments and provide recommendations for hardening.
• Lead the security response for cloud-based incidents and collaborate with SecOps teams.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Cloud security architecture

IAM

KMS

VPCs

Security Groups

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

IAM

KMS

VPCs

Security Groups

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect to design and implement secure cloud environments across AWS and Azure. The role offers remote work with flexible location options and requires deep security expertise in cloud-native architectures.

You will lead security reviews, enforce policies, and collaborate with SecOps to harden deployments. A strong background in IAM, KMS, VPCs, and container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is essential, along with relevant certifications.