Senior Cloud Security Architect
Core
Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments while embedding security into development workflows.
Role type
Senior Cloud Security Architect
Builds
Enterprise security frameworks, DevSecOps roadmaps, and operational procedures for cloud operations
Domain
Cloud Security, Government Sector
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, DevSecOps, Risk analysis, Identity and access management, Security monitoring, Compliance frameworks, Governance models, Vulnerability assessment, Strategic planning
Preferred skills
State/local government technology transformation, Scaling development operations security, Internal security capability building
Technologies
AWS, Azure, DevSecOps, Ada, Web
Responsibilities
Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks; Assess cloud security posture and identify gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and opportunities; Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements; Create a DevSecOps roadmap that embeds security controls throughout the software development lifecycle; Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices; Advise on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance; Lead workshops, training, and mentoring to strengthen internal cloud security capabilities; Collaborate with technical teams to improve security across development, infrastructure, and operations; Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives; Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
