Principal Cloud Security SME
About The Position
The Principal Cloud Security SME is part of Deloitte’s Cyber team, within Security Engineering, and supports clients navigating cybersecurity challenges. This project-delivery role focuses on designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure, edge environments, and distributed networks. The SME advises on security architecture, zero-trust principles, identity and access management, threat detection, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with engineering and operations teams to assess risks, strengthen controls, and respond to security incidents. It also provides technical leadership, best practices, and mentorship across cloud and edge security initiatives. The position is associated with a current client project and is part of Deloitte’s Project Delivery Talent Model, which focuses on client service delivery without additional business-development or promotion expectations. Employment is tied to the project role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for the role.
- Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work and clients and industries/sectors served.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud computing.
- 5+ years of experience providing technical leadership.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and secure cloud infrastructure, edge environments, and distributed networks.
- Advise on security architecture, zero-trust principles, identity and access management, threat detection, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to assess risks and strengthen controls.
- Respond to security incidents.
- Provide technical leadership, best practices, and mentorship across cloud and edge security initiatives.
- Lead projects or workstreams and provide clear guidance to others.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for project delivery-focused professionals.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
