Cloud Security Architect

Role Overview

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand organizational objectives, operational procedures, and pain points.
• Analyze user requirements, data flows, and existing system constraints to propose secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive studies and cost/benefit analyses to recommend alternative cloud security strategies.
• Lead interviews and working sessions across units to capture requirements for system automation, security enhancements, and reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures for cloud-native, containerized, microservices, and AI/ML systems.
• Integrate Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust principles across enterprise systems.
• Ensure that security controls and design patterns comply with TCF, NIST 800-53, and additional regulatory mandates.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and other security tooling.
• Embed security into DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Perform advanced threat modeling and risk assessments for highly complex, distributed environments.
• Draft, maintain, and enforce enterprise security policies, architecture standards, and procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance security operations and controls to maintain compliance and address evolving threats.
• Produce detailed documentation, including user needs, program functions, architectural diagrams, and implementation steps.
• Present risk assessments, strategies, and complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8 years (Required): Experience in information security and systems architecture
• 8 years (Required): Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
• 8 years (Required): In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53
• 8 years (Required): Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
• 8 years (Required): Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems
• 8 years (Required): Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
• 8 years (Required): Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
• 8 years (Required): Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Minimum Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Microservices
• SDLC

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off