Cloud Security Architect
We are seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of secure cloud environments. This role will drive cloud security strategy, identity and access management, security operations, and compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to support enterprise cloud initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain secure cloud architecture across Azure and Microsoft cloud technologies.
- Develop and implement identity and access management strategies, including RBAC, privileged access, and authentication controls.
- Establish cloud security standards, governance, and best practices.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize cloud security tools, monitoring, and threat detection capabilities.
- Partner with infrastructure, engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to integrate security into cloud solutions.
- Oversee security operations and third-party security service providers to ensure timely incident response and continuous improvement.
- Ensure cloud environments meet security, regulatory, and compliance requirements while mitigating risk.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud security initiatives and emerging technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of enterprise IT experience with 4+ years focused on cloud security or security architecture.
- Experience securing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
- Strong knowledge of IAM, SIEM, cloud security technologies, and security operations.
- Familiarity with cloud security frameworks, compliance standards, and automation.
- Relevant cloud or cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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