Cloud Security Architect

Job Description -

Cloud Security Architect

Duration – 6 months
Location – 4 days a week onsite in Denver Colorado 1 day remote
(Need local people only as client can’t pay expenses)

We are a dynamic team seeking a Cloud Security Architect who is passionate about leading the transformation to DevOps and Continuous Delivery across our organization. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Development, QA, and Support teams using agile methodologies to implement innovative, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. To thrive in this position, you should have extensive experience leading multiple development projects, coaching and mentoring team members, and supporting both development and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop secure AWS Landing Zones, security patterns, and reference architectures.
• Define cloud security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Architect least privilege access, MFA, and SSO solutions.
• Implement encryption, key management (KMS), and data classification strategies.
• Integrate security monitoring (SIEM, CSPM) and incident response automation.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and security architecture reviews.
• Partner with Dev, DevOps, Engineering, and business stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of security principles throughout the SDLC (DevSecOps).
• Develop processes for continuous deployment, including full orchestration of the deployment workflow.
• Create tools and scripts to enhance the efficiency of operational tasks.
• Establish and disseminate best practices for DevOps, SecOps, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure throughout the organization.
• Implement monitoring processes and design/deploy monitoring dashboards.
• Build and support system automation, deployment, and continuous integration tools.
• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, including processes and deliverables.
• Aid in the maintenance and monitoring of production environments.
• Assist in the design and support of internal development environments on public cloud.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members and stakeholders.
  
  Operational Responsibilities
  
  • Lead multiple development projects.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to team members.
  • Support both development and production environments.
  • Communicate project status, metrics, and issues clearly and effectively.