Senior Cloud Security Architect

cai; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead a critical transformation initiative for a top client. This full-time, hybrid, contract role requires deep expertise in cloud security architecture across AWS and Azure, with a focus on governance, risk management, and DevSecOps integration.

You will design enterprise security standards, assess current posture, and develop roadmaps while collaborating with IT leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cloud security architecture experience across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments.
• Experience designing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards.
• Strong DevSecOps expertise and integration of security into SDLC/ops.
• Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, and remediation planning.
• Deep understanding of cloud security architectures, controls, compliance, and governance.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation or app development initiatives.
• Strong IAM, security monitoring, and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering training and capability-building programs.
• Ability to lead security initiatives with executive leadership.
• Government sector experience, including state/local environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance.
• Develop a DevSecOps roadmap integrating security into SDLC.
• Define security processes, standards, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on cloud security architecture, risk management, and governance.
• Support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives.
• Create training materials and knowledge transfer resources.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

DevSecOps

Security assessments

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Independent leadership

Communication abilities

Tools

AWS

Azure

Multi-cloud

Job description

Senior Cloud Security Architect

Req number: R8270

Employment type: Full time

Worksite flexibility: Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors,

We are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead a critical transformation initiative for one of our top clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
• Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements
• Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
• Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance
• Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
• Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations
• Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives
• Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations
• Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives
• Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables
• Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives

What You'll Need

Required

• 10+ years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards
• Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows
• Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability reviews, and remediation planning
• Deep understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernization, or application development initiatives
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, security monitoring, and risk management
• Excellent communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering training, knowledge transfer, and capability-building programs
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders
• Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements
• Government sector experience, including state or local government environments
• Ability to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C03)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Preferred

• Experience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives
• Experience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Additional cloud security certifications, including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials
• Experience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, a