Cloud Security Architect

IDEXX•Westbrook, MA

2d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

IDEXX Laboratories is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead our multi-cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. This senior-level position will architect and implement cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions, drive security standards enforcement, and partner with engineering teams to embed security controls directly into cloud deployment pipelines. You will play a critical role in protecting applications that serve our global veterinary diagnostics business while enabling development teams to move fast without compromising security. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Product & Application Security and works closely with DevOps engineers and cloud platform owners across the organization.

Requirements

Deep hands-on experience architecting security controls in AWS, Azure, and GCP production environments
Demonstrated proficiency with CSPM tools (CrowdStrike Falcon, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or similar platforms)
Strong knowledge of CIS Benchmarks, cloud security frameworks (CSA CCM, NIST), and compliance standards (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)
Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code security scanning and policy enforcement (Checkov, Trivy, Terraform Sentinel, OPA)
Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Solid understanding of container security, Kubernetes security, and serverless security patterns
Proficiency with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Proven ability to design security architectures that scale across large, complex cloud environments
Track record of successfully partnering with DevOps and engineering teams to implement security without blocking delivery
Experience driving security tool migrations and consolidations with minimal disruption
Strong analytical skills to assess risk, prioritize work, and make pragmatic security decisions
Ability to translate technical security concepts into language that resonates with both technical and business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to produce concise architecture documentation and executive summaries
Demonstrated ability to influence engineering teams through technical credibility rather than authority
Comfortable presenting security recommendations to senior technical leadership and defending design decisions
Self-directed and outcome-focused; able to identify problems, propose solutions, and drive them to completion with minimal supervision
7 to 10+ years of experience in information security with at least 5 years focused on cloud security architecture
Hands-on experience implementing and operating CSPM solutions in multi-cloud environments
Proven track record architecting security controls for large-scale cloud deployments (1,000+ resources)
Experience with CIS Benchmarks implementation and compliance enforcement
Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture patterns and security implications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

Relevant cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CCSP)
Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon CSPM or other leading CSPM/CNAPP platforms
Background in DevSecOps, SRE, or cloud platform engineering
Familiarity with OWASP SAMM or similar security maturity frameworks
Prior experience in regulated industries (healthcare, financial services) with SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS compliance requirements
Contributions to open-source security tools or cloud security communities

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and continuously improve cloud security posture management across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments supporting hundreds of applications
Lead the migration from AquaSec to CrowdStrike Falcon CSPM, ensuring continuity of visibility and compliance enforcement
Establish and maintain compliance with CIS Benchmarks Level 1 standards across all cloud platforms
Design monitoring and alerting strategies that surface actionable security gaps to both security and engineering teams
Implement automated security scanning and policy enforcement for Terraform, CloudFormation, and other IaC frameworks
Integrate tools like CrowdStrike Falcon, Checkov and Trivy into CI/CD pipelines to prevent misconfigurations before deployment
Develop policy-as-code frameworks that codify security requirements and enable self-service compliance
Embed security controls directly into cloud deployment pipelines using native platform capabilities and third-party tooling
Partner with DevOps teams to build secure-by-default infrastructure templates and golden paths
Conduct architecture reviews for new cloud services and deployment patterns
Translate complex security requirements into practical, actionable guidance for engineering teams
Conduct cloud security assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews for critical workloads
Identify and prioritize security risks based on business impact, exploitability, and compensating controls
Work with product teams to implement mitigations that balance security effectiveness with operational feasibility
Manage and optimize cloud-native security tooling including CSPM, CNAPP, and secret scanning solutions
Build automation to reduce manual security work and improve consistency of controls
Establish metrics and reporting that demonstrate security posture improvement and compliance trends