Senior Cloud Security Architect

Senior Cloud Security Architect

Location: Trenton NJ (On site)

Position Type: Contact

Required skills experience etc.: 10 years of experience designing and implementing cloud security architectures across AWS Azure and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud security governance DevSecOps risk assessments compliance frameworks and large-scale cloud modernization initiatives. Government sector experience and certifications such as AWS Security Specialty and CCSP are required.

Interview process: 2 interviews with Client - 1 virtual technical interview and 1 onsite interview-must be local

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team.

What Youll Do

• Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards policies and governance frameworks for AWS Azure and multi-cloud environments
• Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps vulnerabilities risks and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational regulatory and government requirements
• Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
• Define and document security processes procedures standards and best practices
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture risk management and security governance
• Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
• Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations
• Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives
• Create training materials documentation and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams
• Conduct workshops training sessions and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development infrastructure and operations
• Support compliance governance and risk management initiatives
• Deliver security standards policy documentation roadmaps operational procedures and related project deliverables
• Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives

What Youll Need

Required:

• 10 years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS Azure and multi-cloud environments
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks governance models and security standards
• Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows
• Experience conducting security assessments risk analysis vulnerability reviews and remediation planning
• Deep understanding of cloud security architectures security controls compliance requirements and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation modernization or application development initiatives
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices identity and access management security monitoring and risk management
• Excellent communication presentation documentation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering training knowledge transfer and capability-building programs
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership technical teams and business stakeholders
• Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements
• Government sector experience including state or local government environments
• Ability to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C03)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives
• Experience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Additional cloud security certifications including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials
• Experience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse keyboard and monitor

Required Skills:

10 years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS Azure and multi-cloud environmentsexpertise in DevSecOpsGovernment sector experience and certifications such as AWS Security Specialty and CCSP are required.