Senior Cloud Security Architect

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Trenton, NJ is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead enterprise cloud security strategy across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments. This full-time hybrid contract role requires deep expertise in security architecture, DevSecOps, risk management, and regulatory compliance to protect critical systems.

You will design and implement security standards, governance frameworks, and training materials; assess security posture, close gaps, and develop

Qualifications

• 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 independently and lead strategic security initiatives.
• Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements.
• Government sector experience, including state or local government environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security standards and governance for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud.
• Assess cloud security posture, identify gaps, risks, and remediation opportunities.
• Develop an enterprise security framework aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Create a DevSecOps roadmap integrating security across the SDLC.
• Define security processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance on cloud security architecture and risk management.
• Partner with IT leadership to support secure cloud adoption.
• Establish controls and operational processes to support scalable cloud operations.
• Create training materials and knowledge transfer resources.
• Mentor teams and conduct workshops to build internal security capabilities.
• Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives.
• Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, and related project deliverables.

Skills

Cloud security

Governance

DevSecOps

Risk management

Security architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Title: Senior Cloud Security Architect

Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 Months

Interview type: Web cam & In Person Only

Note:

Candidates must be local

Hybrid - three days per week

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, and monitor