Cloud Security Architect

Hiring: Cloud Security Architect | Hybrid (Sterling, VA) We are looking for a Cloud Security Architect to join a global enterprise media organization’s Application Security team. This role is ideal for a security-focused cloud expert who enjoys designing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP . Role Overview The Cloud Security Architect will serve as a subject matter expert in cloud security engineering , driving secure design reviews, architecture governance, and risk reduction initiatives across large-scale multi-cloud environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded into cloud solutions from inception to deployment. Key Responsibilities Act as Cloud Security SME across enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Lead secure architecture reviews and identify security risks in system designs Define IAM policies and enforce least privilege access models Design and review secure network, serverless, and containerized architectures Partner with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD and DevOps workflows Evaluate and improve cloud security posture using CSPM and security tooling Guide teams on compliance, risk mitigation, and secure cloud configuration Create architecture diagrams, design artifacts, and security documentation Stay current with evolving cloud threats and security best practices Required Skills 7–10+ years in Cloud Security / Platform / SRE Engineering Strong experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP security Expertise in IAM, least privilege access, and cloud governance Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless security Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.) Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, routing) Scripting experience (Python / Node.js / Golang) Experience with security tools (WAF, GuardDuty, Security Center, Elastic Stack) Nice to Have AWS / GCP / Security Certifications (Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, etc.) CISSP / Security+ certifications Experience with Wiz, Splunk, Brinqa CI/CD integrations with Jira, Slack, GitHub security tools Ideal Candidate Profile Strong cloud architecture and security design mindset Ability to work across multiple teams and rapidly changing priorities Excellent communication and documentation skills Passion for cloud security, automation, and continuous learning If interested or referring someone, please connect directly with updated resume and availability.