Principal Security Architect Cloud Focused

Principal Security Architect Cloud Focused

Location:

Duration:

18Months + Extension

Hourly Rate:

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

• Lead security architecture design for enterprise workloads in AWS and/or OCI, and optionally Azure.
• Develop cloud-native security patterns for Kubernetes, serverless, and hybrid container environments.
• Implement and evangelize Zero Trust, identity federation, and least-privilege principles across cloud services.
• Architect and guide the deployment of API security models, secrets management, and cloud-native IAM.
• Evaluate and enhance CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and runtime protection for Kubernetes.
• Provide architecture guidance on secure onboarding of new cloud services and third-party SaaS.

Required Skills

• Expert-level knowledge of AWS and/or OCI architecture and security services.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Terraform/CloudFormation, and container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Prisma, Twistlock).
• Deep understanding of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and federated identity patterns in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AWS Secrets Manager, OCI Vault, or other enterprise secrets management systems.
• Strong experience with API security, threat modeling, and microservices access control.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.

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