Cloud Architect

Position: Cloud Architect

Location: Jefferson City, MO (100% REMOTE)

Duration: 24+ Months and Extendable

Client: State of MO (Department of Information Technology)

Description:

1.      The Lead Cloud Security Architect will support enterprise cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments. The resource will lead cloud security architecture, governance, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IAM strategy, DevSecOps integration, and security automation efforts for large-scale cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement enterprise cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Develop cloud governance standards, security baselines, and policy frameworks.
• Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using Terraform or equivalent tools.
• Design and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and access governance solutions.
• Architect secure CI/CD and DevSecOps security controls.
• Develop cloud security automation and compliance monitoring solutions.
• Support network security design, segmentation, and cloud-native security controls.
• Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities.
• Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and cloud architecture evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders.

2.      Required Skills & Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture and engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on cloud security experience.
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform or equivalent IaC tools.
• Strong IAM design and implementation experience.
• Experience with network security, cloud logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions.
• Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines.
• Strong understanding of cloud governance and security best practices

3.      Strongly preferred:
• State government or public-sector experience.
• Experience with AI/ML security or governance.
• Familiarity with CSPM platforms.