Masterapp Labs
Masterapp Labs

Senior Cloud Security Architect

Hybrid in Austin, TX, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 18 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
No Travel Required
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Data Protection
  • Data Pipelines
  • Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Microservices
  • Scheduling
  • DevSecOps
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Immigration
  • Computer Programming
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Integration
  • Amazon Web Services
  • information technology
  • Cyber Security
  • Outsourcing
  • Administrative Operations
  • Subcontractors Relationship Management
  • Safety Principles
  • Business Planning
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
  • Creativity
  • Processing of Input Orders
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • User Requirements Documents
  • Containerisation
  • Large Language Models
  • Cloud Computing Security
  • Threat Modelling
  • Zero Trust Network Access
  • Computer Security Awareness Training

Summary

Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Architect
Location: Austin, TX, (Hybrid)- 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Thursdays) required to be onsite
Position Type: Contract
Interview Mode: Both MS Teams & In-person
 
Note: Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled platforms.
  • Analyze business objectives and technical requirements to define secure and scalable solutions.
  • Perform cost-benefit analysis and evaluate alternative architectural approaches.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current systems, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
  • Develop detailed technical documentation including system designs, workflows, and security controls.
  • Evaluate system capabilities, constraints, and integration requirements for new and existing solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and industry security frameworks.
  • Drive cloud security strategy, governance, and best practices across the organization.
  • Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering and security teams.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in IT, with strong expertise in cloud security architecture.
  • Proven ability to independently handle complex tasks with a high degree of creativity and ownership.
  • Strong experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Deep understanding of secure application design, system architecture, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD pipelines.
II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
experience in information security and systems architecture
8
Required
experience in information security and systems architecture Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
8
Required
In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53
8
Required
Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
8
Required
Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems
8
Required
Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
8
Required
Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
8
Required
Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
4
Preferred
Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines
4
Preferred
Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data
4
Preferred
Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership
4
Preferred
Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards
2
Preferred
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer
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  • Dice Id: 91091585
  • Position Id: 1753-37720-
  • Posted 18 hours ago
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