Senior Cloud Security Architect

Senior Cloud Security ArchitectCandidates must be eligible to work on our W-2 basis. No Corp-to-Corp (C2C). Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to serve as both a strategic advisor and hands-on technical leader supporting a large-scale enterprise transformation initiative. This role will help design, implement, and operationalize secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions within a modern multi-cloud environment. This opportunity requires someone who can bridge enterprise infrastructure and cloud engineering teams, helping shape architecture decisions while also contributing directly to implementation and technical delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep cloud expertise with strong infrastructure fundamentals and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture & EngineeringDesign and implement secure, scalable, enterprise-grade cloud and hybrid environmentsPartner with architects, infrastructure teams, and security stakeholders to define technical strategies and solution designsDevelop cloud infrastructure solutions across major cloud platformsBuild secure connectivity models integrating on-premises environments with cloud ecosystemsDesign high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery solutionsSecurity & Identity ManagementDesign and implement identity and access management (IAM) strategies and security frameworksTranslate security requirements into practical, scalable technical solutionsEnsure cloud architectures align with security standards and industry best practicesCollaborate with security teams on authentication, authorization, and access management solutionsAutomation & Platform EngineeringDevelop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards and reusable modulesSupport CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controlsBuild and automate failover, recovery, and operational processesDrive process improvements and identify opportunities for increased automationLeadership & CollaborationServe as a trusted advisor across engineering and infrastructure teamsInfluence architectural decisions and gain stakeholder alignmentProvide mentorship and technical guidance to team membersFoster a collaborative and delivery-focused environmentRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure environmentsStrong hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly:AWSMicrosoft AzureExperience with large-scale enterprise infrastructure and systems integrationStrong understanding of networking concepts including:FirewallsLoad balancersRoutingSegmentationDemonstrated experience balancing strategic architecture responsibilities with hands-on implementation workStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsPreferred Technical ExperienceCloud & InfrastructureAWSMicrosoft AzureHybrid cloud architectureAutomation & Infrastructure as CodeTerraformAnsibleCloudFormationPythonInfrastructure orchestration toolsDevOps / CI-CDJenkinsGitLabGitHub ActionsSecurity & IdentityIAM frameworksSAMLOAuthOpenID ConnectNIST security standardsCloud Security Alliance frameworksIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate brings:Strong cloud architecture expertiseDeep enterprise infrastructure experienceHands-on automation and Infrastructure-as-Code capabilitiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to lead architectural discussions while remaining actively involved in technical executionExperience helping organizations transition from legacy environments to cloud-native solutions