Cloud Security Architect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Cloud Security Architect

Job Details

Project Overview

As a Cloud Security Architect, you will join the WBD Cloud Security team as a thought-leader focused on public cloud security, supporting cloud policy, architectural reviews, and secure cloud implementations. You ll play a crucial role advising product and engineering teams on security best practices for Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as SME for WBD's InfoSec cloud security initiatives.
  • Design and lead implementation of secure architectures across cloud platforms.
  • Provide guidance on secure IAM policies and least-privilege access.
  • Partner with engineering teams to review cloud and AI/ML architecture for security compliance.
  • Create design artifacts (architecture diagrams, documentation, processes).
  • Interface with cloud vendors and security providers (e.g., Azure Defender, AWS GuardDuty).
  • Mentor junior team members and drive security innovation.
  • Stay current with threat mitigation strategies and evolving cloud security practices.

Required Technical Skills

  • Hands-on experience securing/building Azure environments.
  • Proficiency in Python, Node.js, or Golang.
  • Knowledge of IP networking, VPNs, routing.
  • Hands-on with:
    • Azure Security Administration
    • Serverless Application Development & Security
    • IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
    • Command line tools: Bash, PowerShell, AWS CLI
    • Docker, Kubernetes
    • Cloud-native security tools: Azure Defender, AWS GuardDuty, Google Cloud Platform Security Center
    • GitHub Security

Must-Have Experience

  1. 2+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining multi-user systems.
  2. 2+ years reviewing cloud architecture, creating infrastructure diagrams, identifying security issues.
  3. 2+ years managing exceptions and mitigating risks related to cloud misconfigurations.

Preferred Certifications / Skills

  • AWS Certifications: Solutions Architect, Security Specialty
  • Google Cloud Platform Certifications: Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Security Engineer
  • Security Certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+
  • Experience with Wiz, Splunk, Brinqa, Slack/Jira integrations

Education

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • Preferred: Azure Certifications (Fundamentals, Solutions Architect)

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