Cloud Security Architect (Required Local Candidates with Prefer Public Sector exp)
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Contract
3 weeks ago
$93 USD
Key skills
CAILLMAWSIAMLeadershipCloud SecurityZero Trust
About this role
Respond by: 04/08/2026
Rate: DOE
Type: Contract
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Austin TX
Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)
Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed
Job Description
Cloud Security Architect Leads the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems. Ensures compliance with state and federal frameworks while enabling modernization and transformation initiatives.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required experience in information security and systems architecture 8 Required experience in information security and systems architecture Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) 8 Required In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53 8 Required Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture 8 Required Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems 8 Required Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments 8 Required Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools 8 Required Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines 4 Preferred Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines 4 Preferred Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data 4 Preferred Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership 4 Preferred Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards 2 Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required experience in information security and systems architecture 8 Required experience in information security and systems architecture Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) 8 Required In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53 8 Required Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture 8 Required Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems 8 Required Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments 8 Required Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools 8 Required Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines 4 Preferred Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines 4 Preferred Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data 4 Preferred Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership 4 Preferred Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards 2 Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 05/04/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 780 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION