Senior Cloud Security Architect | Lead Multi-Cloud Defense

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to drive security across cloud platforms and CSP integrations. You will design and administer CASB/CDR systems, enhance cloud IAM, and lead incident response for enterprise-scale infrastructure migrating to the cloud.

The role emphasizes protecting critical infrastructure in the energy and water sectors, with a commitment to excellence and our core values.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in designing and deploying enterprise-level cloud systems.
• A degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Apply native cloud security and monitoring services to strengthen visibility and control across cloud platforms.
• Securely architect and configure APIs connecting LCRA's cybersecurity systems with third-party cloud platforms.
• Guide Cloud Service Provider Identity and Access Management configuration and security policy to support enterprise monitoring.
• Investigate and respond to cloud security incidents using network, host, and cloud-based data to drive detection and response.
• Strengthen identity security in the cloud by guiding IdAM and access policy decisions across CSPs.
• Improve LCRA's threat readiness by researching emerging cloud attack techniques and translating that intelligence into stronger defenses.

Skills

Cloud security

CASB/CDR

IAM policies

Multi-cloud

Incident response

Education

CS degree

Cybersecurity degree

Tools

CASB platforms

CDR platforms

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to drive security across cloud platforms and CSP integrations. You will design and administer CASB/CDR systems, enhance cloud IAM, and lead incident response for enterprise-scale infrastructure migrating to the cloud.

The role emphasizes protecting critical infrastructure in the energy and water sectors, with a commitment to excellence and our core values.