Senior Cloud Security Architect

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) in New York City seeks a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design and deploy secure cloud solutions in large, hybrid environments. You will advise across planning, implement secure designs, and collaborate with leadership, engineers, and vendors.

Applicants should have 10+ years in cloud security, hands-on AWS/Azure/GCP experience, and a strong background in IAM, CI/CD, and IaC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of related experience.
• 10+ years in Cloud Security Engineering/Architect or related field.
• Hands-on experience securing workloads in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Design secure multi-account/multi-tenant cloud infrastructures with IAM least privilege.
• Embed security into DevOps workflows (CI/CD) and use IaC tools like Terraform.
• Deploy CSPM and CWP platforms to remediate misconfigurations.
• Ensure cloud environments meet SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP.
• Integrate cloud telemetry into SIEM and assist with forensics.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and cloud network boundaries.
• Credential options: CCSP, AWS Security, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and deployment of security solutions in large, hybrid cloud environments.
• Provide guidance at planning and implementing secure design, processes, and resilient solutions.
• Interact with Infrastructure Management leadership, engineering, and cloud vendors.
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Cloud Security Engineering

Security Architecture

DevSecOps

IAM

Kubernetes Security

Threat Modeling

Risk Assessment

SIEM & Forensics

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of related experience

Tools

Terraform

Prisma Cloud

CSPM

CWP

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. The successful candidate will serve as a Senior Cloud Security Architect reporting to the Infrastructure Management division.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and deployment of security solutions deployed in large, complex hybrid cloud environments;
• Provide guidance at various stages of planning and implementing secure design, processes, and resilient solutions;
• Interaction with OTI Infrastructure Management leadership, its engineering and architecture teams, operations team, and cloud vendors.
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Hours / Shift

Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

Work Location

Brooklyn, NY

OTI participates in E-Verify

IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or, Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Cloud Security Engineering/Architect or related field.
• Hands-on experience architecting and securing real-world workloads in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Design secure multi-account/multi-tenant cloud infrastructures and enforce the principle of least privilege through Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Embed security into DevOps workflows (CI/CD pipelines) and utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Deploy and manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) platforms (e.g., Prisma Cloud) to remediate misconfigurations.
• Ensure cloud environments meet regulatory standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP.
• Integrate cloud telemetry into SIEM systems and assist with forensic analysis and blast radius containment during security events.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, as well as cloud network boundaries (VPCs, Security Groups, Transit Gateways).
• Propose networking security architecture to meet the business requirements and while adhering to OTIs best practices guidelines
• Highly valued credentials include the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Certified Security, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with the following are also preferred:

• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Storage
• Cloud Networking
• Cloud PaaS services
• DevSecOps Pipeline Integration
• Terraform Cloud Security
• Multi-Cloud Security Strategy
• Prisma
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• AWS Security Hub
• Cloud Security Posture Management
• Kubernetes Security Orchestration
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Amazon EKS
• Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment
• Cloud Security Risk Analytics

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.