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Principal Cloud Security Architect

Alignerr

Principal Cloud Security Architect

About the Role

What if your deep knowledge of cloud architecture could directly prevent the next major breach? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig into large-scale cloud environments, uncover hidden risks, and deliver the kind of structured, actionable guidance that security teams actually use.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior cloud security professionals who thrive on complexity and know how to translate technical findings into clear strategic direction.
  • Type
    : Hourly Contract
  • Location
    : Remote
  • Focus
    : AWS, Azure, GCP - architecture review, IAM, risk assessment
What You'll Do
  • Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps, design flaws, and long-term risk exposure
  • Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, resource policies, and access control models
  • Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns
  • Produce clear, structured reports that translate complex findings into prioritized mitigation guidance
  • Validate alignment with established security frameworks, industry best practices, and compliance standards
  • Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns
  • Communicate architectural recommendations in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Who You Are

Must-Have:
  • Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture at scale
  • Strong command of IAM models, network design, and cloud service security across one or more major platforms
  • Proven ability to document complex architectures and findings in clear, structured, and actionable form
  • Sharp eye for identifying what's broken, what's risky, and what's just waiting to be exploited
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with multi-cloud environments spanning two or more major providers
  • Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns
  • Background in high-compliance industries such as finance, healthcare, or government
  • Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or similar)
Why Join Us
  • Work on meaningful, high-stakes security challenges across diverse cloud environments
  • Fully remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule, wherever you do your best thinking
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of well-defined, impactful engagements
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments are scoped
  • Make a direct, measurable impact on the security posture of large-scale cloud deployments
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