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 (Contract)
Builds
Enterprise security frameworks, DevSecOps roadmaps, compliance controls, and operational procedures for government cloud initiatives.
Domain
Government sector, Cloud Security, DevSecOps
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, DevSecOps, Risk analysis, Identity and access management, Compliance governance, Vulnerability assessment, Multi-cloud strategy, Security policy development, Stakeholder management, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
State/local government technology transformation, Scaling development operations, Building internal security capabilities, Reducing reliance on external consultants
Technologies
AWS, Azure, DevSecOps tools
Responsibilities
Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks. Assess cloud security posture and identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and risks. Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with regulatory 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. Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders on secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives. Establish controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations. Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge-transfer resources; lead workshops, training, and mentoring. 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 other project deliverables.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Contract)
