Sr. Consultant - Secure Cloud Transformation (AWS/Azure) | Remote, USA

Optiv; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Consultant for Secure Cloud Transformation to guide clients through cloud migrations with a focus on security. The role requires expertise in AWS or Azure, knowledge of CNAPP platforms, and strong communication skills. This fully remote position allows you to lead transformation projects and develop strategies that foster secure cloud adoption across the U.S.

Benefits

Inclusive company culture promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Work/life balance and professional development resources

Remote work flexibility

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in cloud environments.
• Hands-on with AWS or Azure; certifications like AWS Solutions Architect preferred.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and compliance frameworks like NIST.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex cloud security transformation projects as a technical lead.
• Design cloud strategies, recommend migration plans, and serve as a SME.
• Lead client workshops, knowledge transfer sessions, and maturity assessments.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Cloud Security

Infrastructure-as-Code

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

CNAPP platforms

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Excel

Job description

Sr. Consultant - Secure Cloud Transformation (AWS/Azure) | Remote, USA

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This position is fully remote and open to candidates across the continental U.S.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead our Secure Cloud Transformation practice. You will guide clients through their cloud migration journey, embedding security from the outset and delivering measurable results. Your expertise in AWS or Azure, along with experience in CNAPP platforms and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), will be essential in helping clients securely adopt cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex cloud security transformation projects independently as a technical lead.
• Act as a technical escalation point and provide guidance to other consultants.
• Design cloud strategies and architectures; recommend actionable migration plans.
• Implement cloud security solutions and serve as a SME for secure migrations.
• Lead client workshops, knowledge transfer sessions, and maturity assessments.
• Create high-quality client deliverables using PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Excel.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuous learning and industry certifications.
• Contribute to internal communities and thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure cloud environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of at least one CNAPP platform (e.g., Wiz, CrowdStrike, Prisma Cloud).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to clients.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like NIST and CSA CCM.

What We Offer

• Inclusive company culture promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Work/life balance and professional development resources.
• Remote work flexibility and community engagement opportunities.

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