Cloud Security Architect - In-Person Interview Required

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Overview

Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12

Skills

Identity And Access Management
Automation
Cyber security
Architecture
Governance
Network Security
Risk Management
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
Google Cloud
DevSecOPS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
SINGLE SIGN-ON
Federated Identity Management
Privileged Access Management
Safety Principles
Cloud Computing Security
IT Management
Role-Based Access Control

Job Details

Cloud Security Architect

Client: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (JFS / ODJFS)

Location: Columbus OH, Remote

In person interviews
Candidates local to Columbus preferred
Remote - in person for meetings as needed

Role Overview

The Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for establishing and operationalizing a Cloud Security Architecture Program within ODJFS. Working closely with the IT Governance and Risk Management Office, this role will lead the design, implementation, and governance of cloud security controls, tools, policies, and standards across cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of cloud security detection and monitoring tools
    (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity)

  • Ensure cloud workloads and servers are securely configured and continuously monitored

  • Partner with DAS teams on implementation and rollout

  • Design and govern security for:

    • Cloud workloads

    • Containers and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Integrate Cloud Security Architecture into DevSecOps / DevOps programs

  • Review and update cloud security policies, standards, and SOPs

  • Review project solutions for cloud security compliance

  • Participate in project teams to provide cloud security guidance

  • Train security team members on tools, processes, and best practices

  • Ensure effective knowledge transfer

Mandatory Skills & Experience Cloud Platforms

  • Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

  • Experience with cloud-native services:

    • IAM

    • VPC / VNET

    • KMS

    • Security Groups / NSGs

  • Minimum 3 years experience as a cloud security practitioner

Security Architecture & Design

  • Designing secure cloud architectures

  • Applying Zero Trust principles

  • Strong understanding of shared responsibility models

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

  • Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA, federated identity

  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Network Security

  • Firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, secure connectivity

  • Cloud-native network security controls

Data Protection

  • Encryption at rest and in transit

  • Key management (KMS, HSM)

  • Data classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Compliance & Governance

  • Experience with standards and frameworks:

    • NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR

  • Policy-as-code concepts (OPA, Sentinel, or similar)

DevSecOps & Automation

  • Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security:

    • Terraform

    • CloudFormation

  • Security scanning tools:

    • Snyk

    • Checkov

Threat Modeling & Risk

  • Identifying and mitigating cloud-specific threats

  • Experience using:

    • STRIDE

    • MITRE ATT&CK for Cloud

Desired Certifications

  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

  • AWS Certified Security Specialty

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

  • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

  • CISSP

Experience Summary

  • Minimum: 3 years of hands-on cloud security experience

  • Demonstrated thought leadership in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform security architecture

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