Principal Cloud Security Architect
Core
Design, implement, and govern secure multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for a multinational corporation, protecting data assets and critical applications.
Role type
Principal Cloud Security Architect
Builds
Secure cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized applications
Domain
Cloud Security / Multi-cloud
Required skills
Multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network security, Data protection, Threat modeling, Risk assessment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security, Security automation, Compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001), Incident response planning, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, WAFs
Responsibilities
Design and implement comprehensive security architectures for multi-cloud environments; Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices; Lead the implementation of security controls for cloud infrastructure; Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud solutions; Oversee security aspects of cloud deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies; Evaluate and recommend cloud-native security tools and third-party solutions; Develop and maintain incident response plans for cloud-based security events; Mentor junior security engineers and architects.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on architecture
