Cloud Security Architect (Hybrid)
About The Position
14545 - Cloud Security Architect (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite) – Austin, TX Start Date: ASAP Type: Temporary Project Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions Work Setting: Onsite 2 days per week (Mondays and Thursdays). Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply to avoid removal from future consideration. Required: Experience with information security and systems architecture (8+ years); Experience with designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) (8+ years); Experience with Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53 (8+ years); Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture (8+ years); Experience with threat modeling for complex systems (8+ years); Experience with securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments (8+ years); Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools (8+ years); Experience with integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines (8+ years) Preferred: Experience with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines (4+ years); Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data (4+ years);Experience with presenting risk assessments to executive leadership (4+ years); Experience with drafting enterprise security policies and architecture standards (4+ years); Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security Engineer (2+ years); Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Lead the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems; Ensure compliance with state and federal security frameworks including TCF and NIST 800-53; Design and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture strategies; Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for complex systems and present findings to leadership; Configure and manage cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools; Integrate security practices into DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows; Support modernization and digital transformation initiatives while maintaining secure architecture standards.
Requirements
- Experience with information security and systems architecture (8+ years)
- Experience with designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) (8+ years)
- Experience with Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53 (8+ years)
- Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture (8+ years)
- Experience with threat modeling for complex systems (8+ years)
- Experience with securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments (8+ years)
- Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools (8+ years)
- Experience with integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines (8+ years)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines (4+ years)
- Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data (4+ years)
- Experience with presenting risk assessments to executive leadership (4+ years)
- Experience with drafting enterprise security policies and architecture standards (4+ years)
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security Engineer (2+ years)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems
- Ensure compliance with state and federal security frameworks including TCF and NIST 800-53
- Design and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture strategies
- Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for complex systems and present findings to leadership
- Configure and manage cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
- Integrate security practices into DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows
- Support modernization and digital transformation initiatives while maintaining secure architecture standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
