Contractor Sr Cloud Security Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement secure onboarding processes for new cloud accounts, users, and resources across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms in compliance with federal regulations and security standards.
• Provision and configure cloud security services like Identity and Access Management (IAM), logging, config management, threat detection, and security monitoring for continuous protection.
• Implement and enforce security controls to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of applications and services into the cloud environments.
• Respond to security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement remediation measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Document and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and configurations for cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on secure cloud deployments across multiple platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security services, tools, and best practices for AWS, Azure, and other major cloud providers.
• Familiarity with security regulations, standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST), and compliance requirements for cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security services like IAM, CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty and Security Hub for threat detection and security monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for identifying and mitigating security risks proactively.
• Cloud security certifications like AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar are highly preferred.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform).
• Strong communication and documentation skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.