Security Cloud Architect

TEKsystems•Atlanta, GA

2d•$90 - $110•Remote

About The Position

Serve as the lead security architect supporting the organization's migration from on-premises infrastructure to Azure. Provide architectural guidance and security oversight for cloud migration initiatives, landing zone design, and cloud governance. Review proposed infrastructure and application designs, identify security risks, and recommend remediation strategies. Partner closely with Infrastructure teams to evaluate the existing security stack and determine required changes for cloud adoption. Design and advise on: Azure Landing Zones Identity and Access Management (IAM) Network segmentation and connectivity Cloud security controls and guardrails Logging, monitoring, and incident response integration Governance and compliance frameworks Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security Engineering, and SecOps teams to ensure alignment with security standards and enterprise architecture direction. Provide security guidance for cloud-native development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Enterprise deployments. Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions across multiple technology teams. Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders, translating security requirements into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

Cloud Security Architecture & Migration: Proven experience leading or supporting on-premises to cloud migration initiatives.
Deep expertise securing Azure environments in enterprise organizations.
Experience with hybrid-cloud environments, including AWS.
Identity & Access Management (IAM): Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management, and identity governance.
Experience designing secure authentication and authorization models for cloud environments.
Landing Zone Design & Cloud Governance: Hands-on experience designing secure Azure Landing Zones.
Knowledge of policy management, security baselines, governance frameworks, and cloud operating models.
Security Architecture & Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to assess existing security controls and recommend enhancements.
Experience conducting architectural reviews and security risk assessments.
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Security Engineering, and Operations teams.
CISSP
CCSP
CISSP-ISSAP
GIAC Certifications (GCSA, GCLD, GCAD, GCPN, GPCS, GCTD)
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Responsibilities

Provide architectural guidance and security oversight for cloud migration initiatives, landing zone design, and cloud governance.
Review proposed infrastructure and application designs, identify security risks, and recommend remediation strategies.
Evaluate the existing security stack and determine required changes for cloud adoption.
Design and advise on Azure Landing Zones, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network segmentation and connectivity, Cloud security controls and guardrails, Logging, monitoring, and incident response integration, and Governance and compliance frameworks.
Ensure alignment with security standards and enterprise architecture direction.
Provide security guidance for cloud-native development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Enterprise deployments.
Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions across multiple technology teams.
Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders, translating security requirements into actionable recommendations.