Cloud Security Architect

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cloud Security Architect

Austin TX Hybrid Only Locals

6 months Contract

In person Interviews

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

8 or more years of experience relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals independently performs a variety of complicated tasks a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Understands business objectives and problems identifies alternative solutions performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements procedures and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures identify problems and learn specific input and output requirements such as forms of data input how data is to be; summarized and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities specifications and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.

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