Senior Cloud Security Architect | Secure Cloud & IaC Leader

CDM Smith; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead secure cloud architecture across public, private, and hybrid environments. You will drive secure designs, align with cybersecurity strategies, and mentor teammates in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires deep cloud security expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to adapt security controls to evolving threats and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable secure cloud architectures across public, private, and hybrid clouds.
• Advise Cloud team on secure deployments and configurations.
• Review architecture plans with Enterprise Architecture group.
• Lead security architecture for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
• Provide guidance on secure design, build, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor junior team members and enforce enterprise security standards.
• Develop architecture policies and cybersecurity strategies (CMMC/NIST).

Skills

IT cloud cybersecurity

Azure AWS GCP

Cybersecurity & EA

Cybersecurity trends

Communication & mgmt

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Strategic & tactical

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead secure cloud architecture across public, private, and hybrid environments. You will drive secure designs, align with cybersecurity strategies, and mentor teammates in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires deep cloud security expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to adapt security controls to evolving threats and regulatory requirements.