Sr. Cloud Security Engineer/Architect

Looking for:    Sr. Cloud Security Engineer/Architect
Job Type:     Contract
Location:     Remote

Reporting Structure
●    Reports To: Security Incident Response & Cloud Security Program Lead
●    Group: Information Security (InfoSec)

Role Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Cloud Security Engineer (or Cloud Solution Architect) to join our InfoSec team. This is a critical, highly visible role focused on defining, implementing, and enforcing security best practices across our cloud infrastructure. The primary focus will be on Microsoft Azure, with a requirement for a working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This position requires a strong, independent self-starter who is comfortable engaging directly with senior leadership and development teams. 

Job Description: Senior Cloud Security Engineer / Cloud Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
●    Cloud Security Architecture & Design: Develop, guide implementation, and maintain security reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for our cloud environments (Azure and Google Cloud Platform).
●    Security Advocacy & Engagement: Serve as the definitive security representative in application design and development meetings. Must be willing to take a firm position and effectively represent cybersecurity concerns and the InfoSec point of view to ensure solutions are secure-by-design.
●    Cross-Functional Communication: Effectively translate complex technical security requirements and risks into clear, actionable terms for both highly technical and non-technical senior-level leaders and business audiences.
●    Leadership & Presentation: Demonstrate comfort and proficiency in preparing and delivering formal presentations and informal discussions to senior-level leaders. Must be able to think on their feet and address challenging questions directly.
●    Compliance and Frameworks: Ensure cloud designs and implementations adhere to regulatory requirements and internal security policies. Must be familiar with common security frameworks, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
●    Guidance and Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and oversight to development and operations teams on implementing cloud security controls (e.g., identity and access management, data protection, network security).

Required Qualifications
Technical Expertise
●    Cloud Platform Mastery: Demonstrable, in-depth expertise and hands-on experience with security services and features within Microsoft Azure.
●    Secondary Cloud Knowledge: Foundational understanding of the security architecture, services, and controls within Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
●    Security Frameworks: Professional experience applying, interpreting, and auditing controls based on industry standards, particularly the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
●    Technology Exclusion: AWS experience is NOT a requirement for this role.
●    Core Concepts: Expert-level knowledge of cloud security domains, including identity and access management (IAM), data security, network security, container security, and security monitoring within a cloud context.
Professional & Behavioral Skills
●    Self-Starter/Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive initiatives to completion without constant supervision.
●    Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills required to clearly articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
●    Influence & Advocacy: Demonstrated ability to build consensus, influence outcomes, and confidently articulate and defend security positions with developers and senior stakeholders.