Cloud Security Principal Architect

  • Allentown, PA
  • Posted 15 hours ago | Updated 15 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
$190,000+
Full Time

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Information Security / and or a related field or and equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis
Minimum 10+ years of direct cybersecurity cloud experience in the configuration and support of cloud applications and infrastructure
Experience in the configuration and support of Microsoft 365 services including: Microsoft Endpoint Manager Intune and Configuration Manager / Microsoft Defender for Cloud / Conditional Access / Microsoft Identity and Access - Microsoft 365 Active Directory/Entra and ADFS/ Understanding of modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns: virtual machines
containers
Kubernetes
serverless
infrastructure as code
etc./ Demonstrated knowledge of Azure architecture and core services such as Virtual Machines
Group Policy
MFA
Azure Active Directory
Management Groups
Resource Groups
Azure Regions
Azure Functions
Azure Networking
Azure IPsec Connections
Network Security Groups
Azure VDI
and Firewalls./
Experience with DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines to support application and infrastructure deployments.
Scripting and Programming: skills in scripting languages like PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.
Knowledge of network architectures
subnets
VPNs
Azure Key Vault
VNETs
ExpressRoute
Azure security tools / Azure Active Directory / Network Security Groups
Strong leadership / communication / interpersonal skills.
Collaborative and effective in cross-functional team environments
Strong analytical skills to assess risks and vulnerabilities in complex systems

Job Details

PPL is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity organization. In this role, you will work closely with our Cloud Engineering team to ensure the security and configuration of the PPL cloud infrastructure, including Azure, AWS, and other cloud service providers. You will have direct responsibility for the usage and monitoring of cyber technology within the cloud environment as well as collaborating on the cloud security strategy. You will provide expert guidance, conduct security assessments, and provide detailed design and implementation of secure cloud architecture. If you are passionate about cloud security and have a deep understanding of modern cloud security concerns like secure configurations, container security, and cloud incident response, this position is ideal for you.

Essential Functions:

  • Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
  • Conduct regular security assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, CIS)
  • Lead incident response for cloud environments and contribute to tabletop exercises
  • Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to ensure secure CICD and IAC best practices
  • Ensure user access and privileged account management to cloud resources is aligned to industry best practices and frameworks.
  • Provide input to GRC teams on cloud security policies and IAM standards
  • Perform security reviews of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and applications, identify gaps, develop a security risk management plan, and execute strategies to mitigate/address identified risk.
  • Manage CSPM and Container Security technologies
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Cloud Security related topics, best practices, emerging technologies and the evolving threat landscape.
  • Identify and apply strategies to optimize resource utilization and minimize cost
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and support in the development of junior staff members
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
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