a Cloud Security Architect
Core
Govern security architecture for enterprise cloud and hybrid environments across Azure, AWS, GCP, and OCI, embedding security into design, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines.
Role type
Senior IC Cloud Security Architect
Builds
Secure cloud architectures, governance controls, and security guardrails for large-scale enterprise deployments
Domain
Cloud Security / Enterprise Architecture
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, Threat modeling, Risk management, Security governance, Zero Trust design, IAM/PIM, DevSecOps integration, Cloud networking, Container security, Compliance frameworks
Preferred skills
Microsoft Azure Landing Zones, Kubernetes security, Terraform/Bicep/CloudFormation, PowerShell/Python/Bash, CSPM/SIEM/SOAR, PCI DSS/HIPAA/ISO 27001/NIST CSF
Technologies
Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, GitOps, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID
Responsibilities
Conduct cloud security architecture reviews covering IAM, PIM, network segmentation, and Zero Trust models; Define and implement cloud security standards and guardrails; Embed security requirements into IaC and CI/CD pipelines; Lead architecture governance reviews, risk assessments, and threat modeling; Mentor security and engineering teams on secure cloud operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
