Cloud Security Architect Lead Specialist

Job Title : Cloud Security Architect Lead Specialist

Location : Huntsville Alabama

Experience : 12 Years

Employment Type : Contract

Interview Type : In-Person or Webcam

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect Lead Specialist to oversee the design implementation and governance of enterprise cloud security solutions. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to define security architecture establish best practices and ensure that cloud environments are resilient compliant and secure. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with cloud platforms security controls risk frameworks and enterprise-level security architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture design and implementation of cloud security solutions across multi-cloud environments (AWS Azure Google Cloud).

Develop and maintain cloud security architecture standards guidelines and reference models.

Perform security assessments risk analysis threat modeling and architecture reviews.

Collaborate with engineering DevOps and infrastructure teams to integrate security into cloud deployments and CI / CD processes.

Define identity and access management strategies and enforce secure authentication and authorization models.

Implement and monitor cloud security governance policies and compliance frameworks.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards such as NIST ISO 27001 FedRAMP SOC2 and PCI.

Evaluate recommend and implement cloud security tools and technologies including monitoring logging and vulnerability scanning solutions.

Lead incident response planning cloud security audits and root cause analysis of security breaches.

Provide technical guidance mentorship and leadership to security engineers and stakeholders.

Prepare architecture documentation diagrams security reports and executive-level presentations.

Required Qualifications

12 years of experience in IT security with at least 6 years in cloud security architecture.

Strong hands-on expertise with AWS Azure and / or GCP cloud security services and architecture.

In-depth knowledge of cloud networking zero trust security firewalls container security and API security.

Experience with IAM encryption key management SSO MFA and security automation.

Strong understanding of risk management threat analysis and security frameworks (NIST CIS MITRE ATT&CK).

Experience working with DevSecOps practices and CI / CD security integration.

Familiarity with cloud security tools such as Prisma Cloud Tenable Check Point Splunk Sentinel and CrowdStrike.

Ability to lead and communicate effectively with executive leadership and technical teams.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity or related field (Masters preferred).

Preferred Certifications

CISSP CCSP CISM AWS Solutions Architect Azure Security Engineer or equivalent.

Additional cloud or cybersecurity architecture certifications are a plus.

Key Skills

CCTV,Low Voltage,Network Management,IDS,Computer Networking,Field Service,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Security,Security System Experience,Information Security,Troubleshooting

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1