Cloud Security Architect - Long Term Contract - Remote

Senior Cloud Security Architect Contractor Remote United States | Long-Term Contract: 12 24 Months For our direct client, a prestigious global organization, we seek an experienced IT professional to join the team in a high-impact role shaping the security of complex, cloud-based applications and platforms. We re seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect who combines deep technical expertise with a proactive, practical approach to risk. Responsibilities: Design secure, scalable cloud and application architectures. Develop security frameworks, standards, threat models, and architectural blueprints. Partner with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to embed security throughout the development lifecycle. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub Actions. Conduct security assessments and risk analyses, documenting risks and mitigating controls. Guide development teams and provide technical leadership on application, identity, network, and cloud security. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security improvements. Desired Experience: 10+ years of experience across security architecture, cloud security, application security, threat modeling, identity and authentication, penetration testing, cryptography, or network security. Strong expertise with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and their security capabilities. Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards, including NIST, CIS, CSA, ISO, and OWASP. Experience securing cloud-native applications, microservices, and CI/CD environments.Strong software architecture or development background; familiarity with Java, .NET, Python, or JavaScript is valuable. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills. Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. CISSP, CISM, Azure Cybersecurity Expert, or a comparable certification is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise security strategy while working remotely on complex, globally deployed solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Benchmark IT LLC