Cloud Security Architect

Position: Principal Solutions Architect III
Location: Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley), Louisville, KY, or Providence, RI
Duration: Contract

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Solutions Architect III to join our Cybersecurity organization. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Cloud Engineering team to ensure the security and configuration of cloud infrastructure, including Azure, AWS, and other cloud service providers. You will be responsible for the usage and monitoring of cyber technology within the cloud environment and will play a key role in shaping the cloud security strategy. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about cloud security and well-versed in modern cloud security concerns such as secure configurations, container security, and cloud incident response.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Conduct regular security assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST and CIS.
• Lead incident response for cloud environments and contribute to tabletop exercises.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to ensure secure CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Ensure user access and privileged account management to cloud resources aligns with industry best practices and frameworks.
• Provide input to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams on cloud security policies and Identity and Access Management (IAM) standards.
• Perform security reviews of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and applications, identify gaps, develop a security risk management plan, and execute strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Manage Cloud Security Posture Management (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 costs.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support in the development of junior staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Required Experience:
  • Minimum of 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, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Identity and Access solutions.
  • Understanding of modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns, including virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and infrastructure as code.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.
  • Knowledge of network architectures, including VNETs, subnets, VPNs, and ExpressRoute, along with an understanding of Azure security tools and features like Azure Active Directory, Network Security Groups, and Azure Key Vault.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborative and effective in cross-functional team environments.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess risks and vulnerabilities in complex systems.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of programming languages like Python, .NET, or Java.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of various enterprise technology stacks used to build services in the cloud.
  • Practical experience in security testing within cloud platforms, particularly Azure.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation for security testing.
  • Knowledge of Azure configuration best practices.
  • Relevant certifications such as M365 Security, Microsoft Azure Administration Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).

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Pay Range: $110 - $120

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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