Azure Cloud security Architect

Job Role: Azure Cloud Security Architect

Location: Dallas, TX (

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Hybrid role requiring a weekly presence in the office)

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operationalizing security architecture and controls across multi-cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Ensures cloud deployments are secure, compliant, and aligned with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Acts as a subject matter expert on cloud security architecture, governance, risk management, and modern security technologies. Leads strategic security initiatives to strengthen client’s cloud security posture and reduce risk across all cloud-based systems and services.

Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Information Security.

• Develop and maintain secure cloud architecture standards and reference designs for Azure, AWS, and GCP environments to support research, academic, and healthcare operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Cloud Engineering & operations team, Enterprise Architecture, Dev Ops, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and implementation of cloud services and workloads.
• Work with application owners and development teams to integrate security into solution architectures and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.
• Engage with senior leadership, compliance, and business stakeholders to align cloud security initiatives with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct threat modeling and security risk assessments for new and existing cloud deployments and services.
• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate and integrate cloud-native and third-party security tools (e.g., CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, IAM solutions) in collaboration with technical teams.
• Manage and operate cloud security posture management (CSPM) platforms such as Wiz, including configuring policies, monitoring findings, analyzing risks, and working with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical expertise in interpreting Wiz findings, correlating them to institutional risk, and translating technical issues into actionable remediation plans.
• Serve as the technical expert for investigating and responding to cloud security incidents, working closely with Information Security Operations and Incident Response teams.
• Perform security reviews and architecture assessments of cloud solutions to identify gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Track and interpret compliance requirements relevant to cloud services (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Texas DIR) and collaborate with Compliance teams to ensure adherence.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and executive reporting metrics to measure cloud security program effectiveness and communicate outcomes to leadership.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing across Information Security, Cloud, and Architecture teams.
• Participate in enterprise security architecture reviews and advise on secure design patterns for cloud adoption and migration projects.

• 5 years designing, securing, and implementing solutions in at least two of the following public cloud platforms:
  Azure, AWS, GCP.
• 2 years in an architect role managing large cloud environments.

• (CISSP) CERT INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY PROF within 1 Year
• Cloud security certification (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) Upon Hire
• Managing large cloud migrations in Azure & AWS environment for academic medical centers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology and Other

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Computer and Network Security

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