Cloud Security Architect

• Define, implement, and govern cloud security architectures, standards, and security controls across public cloud, private cloud, and SaaS environments
• Partner with cloud engineering, application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions
• Design and maintain cloud security architectures, standards, patterns, and reference models across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments
• Integrate security controls into cloud platforms and services
• Lead security architecture reviews for cloud transformation initiatives, cloud-native applications, containers, Kubernetes platforms, and SaaS solutions
• Define and govern cloud security capabilities including identity and access management, network security, data protection, encryption, logging, monitoring, and security automation
• Identify cloud security risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements
• Drive adoption of Zero Trust, secure-by-design, and cloud-native security principles
• Evaluate emerging cloud security technologies and industry trends to support future-state architecture strategies
• Support enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with global cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, risk, and business teams

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 8 years or more of experience leading large-scale cybersecurity architecture, engineering, security operations, or technology transformation functions in complex, global environments
• At least 8 years of cybersecurity experience preferred
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Deep expertise in cloud security, security architecture, network security, identity and access management, data protection, encryption, and infrastructure security
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, containers, Kubernetes, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience developing enterprise security standards, governance frameworks, architecture patterns, and secure-by-design practices
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Experience with in financial services or other highly regulated industries preferred
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, risk, and business teams globally
• Limited travel may be required based on business needs
• Standard business hours with flexibility to support global stakeholders across multiple time zones

Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing cloud security architectures and standards across multi-cloud environments, with a strong focus on identity and access management, network security, and data protection. Proven ability to lead security architecture reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive secure cloud solutions.

• Cloud Security Architecture
• Identity And Access Management
• Network Security
• Data Protection
• CISSP

• Cloud Security
• Security Architecture
• Encryption
• Kubernetes
• Dev Sec Ops
• Infrastructure As Code
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• Security Automation

• Collaboration
• Leadership

• CISSP
• CCSP
• AWS Security Specialty
• Azure Security Engineer
• Azure Solutions Architect
• TOGAF
• SABSA

• Cybersecurity
• Financial Services
• Regulatory Requirements
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Cloud Migration

• CI/CD Pipelines
• Containers
• Cloud Platforms