Senior Cloud Security Architect

Senior Cloud Security Architect

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead a critical transformation initiative for one of our top clients.

This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
• Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements
• Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
• Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance
• Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
• Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations
• Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives
• Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations
• Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives
• Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables
• Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives

What You'll Need

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards
• Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows
• Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability reviews, and remediation planning
• Deep understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernization, or application development initiatives
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, security monitoring, and risk management
• Excellent communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering training, knowledge transfer, and capability-building programs
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders
• Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements
• Government sector experience, including state or local government environments
• Ability to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives
• Experience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Additional cloud security certifications, including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials
• Experience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$115 - $135 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.