Senior Cloud Security Architect

Amtex Enterprises Inc; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtex Enterprises Inc. in Trenton, NJ seeks a Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead design and implementation of enterprise cloud security across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments in a hybrid, contract role.

This 3-month engagement requires 10+ years of cloud security experience, government sector familiarity, and certifications such as AWS Security Specialty and CCSP. Strong governance, DevSecOps, risk assessment, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

DevSecOps

Governance

Risk assessment

Security frameworks

Stakeholder management

Security training

Leadership

AWS Security Specialty

CCSP

CISSP

AZ-500

Job description

Job Title : Senior Cloud Security Architect
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)- Candidates must be local to Trenton, NJ
Rate: $80-110/hr on W2 or $90-120/hr on 1099 or C2C- DOE (Keep the rate competitive)
Duration: 3 months from candidate’s start date with potential extension
Required skills, experience, etc.: 10+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud security governance, DevSecOps, risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and large-scale cloud modernization initiatives. Government sector experience and certifications such as AWS Security Specialty and CCSP are required.
Interview process: 2 interviews with Client – 1 virtual technical interview, and 1 onsite interview-must be local

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team. This position will be 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