Cloud Security Architect

Cayuse Holdings•Cedar Park, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cloud Security Architect is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and governance of secure architecture across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled environments. This individual serves as the technical authority on all aspects of cloud security, working closely with business and IT stakeholders to ensure that security enables modernization and transformation objectives while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal frameworks. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

8 years (Required): Experience in information security and systems architecture
8 years (Required): Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
8 years (Required): In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53
8 years (Required): Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
8 years (Required): Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems
8 years (Required): Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
8 years (Required): Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
8 years (Required): Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures
Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

4 years (Preferred): Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines.
4 years (Preferred): Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and other sensitive data.
4 years (Preferred): Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership.
4 years (Preferred): Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards.
2 years (Preferred): Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Enginer212

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand organizational objectives, operational procedures, and pain points.
Analyze user requirements, data flows, and existing system constraints to propose secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
Conduct comprehensive studies and cost/benefit analyses to recommend alternative cloud security strategies.
Lead interviews and working sessions across units to capture requirements for system automation, security enhancements, and reporting.
Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures for cloud-native, containerized, microservices, and AI/ML systems.
Integrate Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust principles across enterprise systems.
Ensure that security controls and design patterns comply with TCF, NIST 800-53, and additional regulatory mandates.
Oversee the deployment, configuration, and management of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and other security tooling.
Embed security into DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
Perform advanced threat modeling and risk assessments for highly complex, distributed environments.
Draft, maintain, and enforce enterprise security policies, architecture standards, and procedures.
Monitor, evaluate, and enhance security operations and controls to maintain compliance and address evolving threats.
Produce detailed documentation, including user needs, program functions, architectural diagrams, and implementation steps.
Present risk assessments, strategies, and complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.