Senior Cloud Security Architect — Remote

CDM Smith; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the architecture of public, private and hybrid clouds, delivering secure, cost-efficient solutions. The role requires deep knowledge of cloud computing, security principles, and cybersecurity best practices to support a fast-paced business environment.

The senior architect will mentor juniors, refine playbooks, and collaborate with IT leadership to ensure resilient, compliant cloud infrastructures while guiding incident response and risk

Qualifications

• Extensive IT, cloud and cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Passion for Cybersecurity & Enterprise Architecture.
• Ability to stay current with evolving cybersecurity tech, trends and best practices.
• Demonstrates strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to balance strategic and tactical priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable secure cloud infrastructure (public, private, hybrid).
• Lead security architecture design with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.
• Guide secure design, build, testing and deployment across cloud infra.
• Collaborate with security, architecture and engineering leadership to support objectives.
• Establish enterprise standards for secure, resilient solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge with leads.
• Draft cybersecurity strategies aligning with regulations (CMMC, NIST).
• Oversee vulnerability management controls across teams.

Skills

IT experience

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity trends

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Time management

Strategic vs tactical

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years related experience

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Gov Cloud deployments

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the architecture of public, private and hybrid clouds, delivering secure, cost-efficient solutions. The role requires deep knowledge of cloud computing, security principles, and cybersecurity best practices to support a fast-paced business environment.

The senior architect will mentor juniors, refine playbooks, and collaborate with IT leadership to ensure resilient, compliant cloud infrastructures while guiding incident response and risk