Cloud Application Security Architect

Job Title:
Cloud Application Security Architect

Location:
Washington, DC 20433

Duration: 12 Months – Long Term Contract

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Application Security Architect with strong hands‑on expertise in Azure Cloud Security, AI/ML technologies, and Dev Sec Ops practices. This role will lead enterprise security architecture initiatives with a focus on application security
, cloud‑native applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Dev Sec Ops , and AI/LLM security.

• 15+ years of professional IT experience in enterprise environments, software development lifecycle (SDLC), information security, and application security.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Enterprise Security Architecture, Application Security, and Cloud Security.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaaC), demonstrating proficiency in automating and managing infrastructure through code.
• Strong background in AI/LLM security, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for Generative AI systems, with the ability to apply AI technologies to solve complex business and security challenges.

• Security Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (any one)
• AWS AWS Certified Security – Specialty,
  AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect