Sr. Cloud Security Architect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Azure
CISSP
API
DevSecOps
IaC

Job Details

Job Title: Architect Premium III Sr. Security Architect (CISSP & Azure Cloud Implementation)

Location: Washington, DC 20433

Duration: 12 Months Long Term Contract

Need solid experience with Security Architecture, Azure Cloud, CISSP certification, API security, DevSecOps, IaC, AI/ML(plus to have). 15+ years of experience needed.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Azure Cloud Security, AI/ML technologies, and DevSecOps practices. This role will lead enterprise-level security strategy and architecture initiatives, with a focus on cloud-native applications, infrastructure as code(IaC), and AI/ML integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement enterprise security architecture across cloud (Azure preferred), AI/ML workloads, and application layers.
  • Conduct security reviews and threat modeling for new and existing solutions.
  • Integrate DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks into application and infrastructure pipelines.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, data science, DevOps, and compliance.
  • Drive secure implementation of APIs, Gen AI, and machine learning solutions.

Top Required Skills:

  • Development background with a transition into security-focused architecture roles.
  • Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, and Ansible.
  • Expertise in API Security and modern identity protocols.
  • Experience with Azure Cloud Services (PaaS and IaaS).
  • Familiarity with Office 365 Security and integration.
  • Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and Generative AI.
  • The ideal candidate will have a background in development and has upskilled to become a security architect, focusing on cybersecurity rather than compliance.
  • Strong experience in API security is required, ensuring the protection and integrity of APIs through robust security practices and protocols.

Preferred:

  • Microsoft Certified Cloud Solution Architect
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -
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