Cyber Security Architect, Director

Ankura Consulting Group • Washington DC, DC

17h • Remote

About The Position

Ankura is hiring a Cyber Security Architect to perform cloud security posture and configuration reviews, identify misconfigurations and security control gaps, support migrations, and recommend opportunities for improvement. The role uses CSPM-based approaches and automated scanning methods to assess cloud environments, then delivers clear, prioritized recommendations aligned with client objectives and relevant standards. It is remote within the United States and requires permanent U.S. work authorization, such as U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Travel is required as needed, approximately 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Cloud certification in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience delivering cloud security assessments for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and/or AWS, including configuration analysis and remediation planning.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce structured executive summaries and detailed findings and recommendations.
• Hands-on experience implementing, migrating, and operating security controls in Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft 365 environments.
• Practical knowledge of identity and access management patterns in Microsoft cloud environments, such as Entra ID and privileged access concepts.
• Experience implementing security governance and controls to support compliance and risk management expectations in cloud environments.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GCP and Oracle Cloud.
• Experience configuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview.
• Experience with CSPM tools and workflows used in cloud posture reviews, such as Prisma Cloud or Zscaler Posture Control.
• Experience with cloud security posture management and configuration review programs, including translating findings into prioritized remediation plans.
• Familiarity with security frameworks used in cloud assessments, including NIST, ISO, and CIS mappings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cloud configuration and security posture reviews using CSPM approaches and automated scanning methods aligned with Ankura cloud assessment practices.
• Assess cloud configurations against predefined requirements and map gaps to standards and regulatory expectations, including NIST, ISO, and CIS.
• Analyze assessment results and deliver client-ready reports with prioritized remediation recommendations and actionable roadmaps.
• Review cloud security domains including identity and access, network segmentation, logging and monitoring, workload configuration, and security governance.
• Collaborate with engagement leads and stakeholders to validate findings and ensure recommendations suit the client’s operating model.
• Work with clients and business leaders to support statements of work and engagement delivery.
• Work cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and security stakeholders to encourage adoption of cloud security controls and operational improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director