Cloud Security Architect

  • Washington, DC
  • Posted 25 days ago | Updated 4 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
$80 - $85
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Cloud Security
CISSP
DevSecOps
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Security
API
ARM
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft Azure
Security Architecture
Threat Modeling
Terraform
IaaS
Machine Learning (ML)
Azure
API security

Job Details

Position Summary:

Job Title: Architect Premium III Sr. Security Architect

Location: Washington, DC 20433

Duration: 12 Months Long Term Contract

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Azure Cloud Security, AI/ML technologies, and DevSecOps practices. This role will lead enterprise-level security strategy and architecture initiatives, with a focus on cloud-native applications, infrastructure as code(IaC), and AI/ML integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement enterprise security architecture across cloud (Azure preferred), AI/ML workloads, and application layers.
  • Conduct security reviews and threat modeling for new and existing solutions.
  • Integrate DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks into application and infrastructure pipelines.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, data science, DevOps, and compliance.
  • Drive secure implementation of APIs, Gen AI, and machine learning solutions.

Top Required Skills:

  • Development background who later transitioned into security-focused architecture roles .
  • Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, and Ansible.
  • Expertise in API Security and modern identity protocols.
  • Experience with Azure Cloud Services (PaaS and IaaS).
  • Familiarity with Office 365 Security and integration.
  • Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and Generative AI.
  • The ideal candidate will have a background in development and has upskilled to become a security architect, focusing on cybersecurity rather than compliance.
  • Strong experience in API security is required, ensuring the protection and integrity of APIs through robust security practices and protocols.

Certifications:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Must Have

Preferred:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty
  • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
  • CCSP
  • SABSA

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps environments.
  • Prior work in organizations with significant AI/ML initiatives.
  • Knowledge of security within containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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