Cloud Security Architect (Required Local Candidates with Prefer Public Sector exp)

Austin, TX, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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Cloud Secuirty Architect

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Respond by: 04/08/2026

Rate: DOE

Type: Contract

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Austin TX

Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)

Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed

Job Description

Cloud Security Architect Leads the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems. Ensures compliance with state and federal frameworks while enabling modernization and transformation initiatives.

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

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 05/04/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 780 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10212948
Position Id: 2026-4001
Posted 2 hours ago

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