Cybersecurity Architect, Cloud

American Heart Association-posted 4 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Dallas, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

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Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Cloud Security Architect to join our Business Technology Cybersecurity Team. In this role, you will report to the Director of Cybersecurity Operations and be responsible for designing and implementing security solutions that protect workloads across our hybrid infrastructure, spanning Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), on-premise data centers, and SaaS-hosted applications. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and problem solver who thrives in complex environments. You’ll collaborate closely with infrastructure teams, application developers, DevOps, and compliance stakeholders to architect secure, scalable, and resilient systems aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X , and at heart.jobs .

Cloud Security Architecture Design and implement secure architecture patterns and controls across Azure, AWS; and understand enforcement mechanisms through Cloud Security Posture Management
Support secure migration and re-platforming of on-premise environments to cloud ecosystems
Develop guardrails and hardening guidelines for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS workloads
Define and oversee cloud-native security controls - Azure Defender, AWS Security Hub
Deploy Cybersecurity Operations toolsets and hardening standards to all environments
Collaborate with Application and Network Teams to configure Web Application Firewall (WAF) Technology to enforce security principles
Define and enforce WAF and traditional Network Firewall Rules
Support of Identity & Access Management efforts, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Participate in Application Design and Development processes to provide security input and oversight from conception
Partner with application development and infrastructure teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes
Provide guidance and recommendations on remediation of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations identified from vulnerability assessment and posture management tools (e.g. vulnerability scanners, SAST, DAST, CSPM
Serve as a trusted advisor on cloud security issues across the enterprise
Support the secure adoption of automation tools as part of a movement towards DevSecOps using Infastructure as Code (IaC)
Evaluate and integrate security tools throughout the enterprise ecosystems
Support ingestion of logs into central SIEM for proactive monitoring and threat detection
Conduct proactive threat hunting in cloud environments to identify and mitigate advanced threats
Participate in Incident Response & Threat Modeling as part of normal job operations
Collaborate with the SOC and incident response teams to investigate and mitigate threats
Perform security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for new and existing cloud services
Actively participate in Incident Response, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery exercises and as needed if one should occur
Ensure adherence to well architected frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, CIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC 2) and company-specific policies
Support audits and compliance initiatives
Educate and mentor engineering and operations teams on secure architecture principles and emerging threats

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Information/Cyber Security, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Security certifications such as: Security+ CCSP CISSP AWS Certified Security – Specialty Azure Security Engineer Associate
8+ years of experience in information security, with 3+ years in a cloud security architecture role
Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms: Azure and AWS - multi-cloud experience is preferred
Strong knowledge of cloud-native services, identity and access management, encryption, key management, and network security
Demonstrated ability to work with on-prem infrastructure and SaaS-based solutions.
Experience with SIEM / SOAR Technology, CSPM, CWPP, IAM and PAM solutions
Experience configuring and managing network security tools such as WAF and Firewall Configurations
Ability to collaborate effectively with Infrastructure and Cloud Architects and engineers

Experience with security tools and platforms such as: CrowdStrike Falcon Prevent, CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Qualys
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools, container security, and API security
Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST, SOC 2, FedRamp, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
DevSecOps tooling experience, including experience such as: Azure DevOps, Veracode, Github
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex security topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; based on type of position
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

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