Job Details

Role Overview

The Principal Cloud Security Architect evaluates cloud architectures, identity models, permissions, and security controls across large-scale environments. This role focuses on identifying architectural risks, misconfigurations, and long-term security design gaps.

What You'll Do

- Assess cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security gaps

- Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies

- Identify misconfigurations, privilege risks, and insecure patterns

- Summarize architectural flaws and provide structured mitigation guidance

- Validate alignment with security frameworks and best practices

- Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and deployment patterns

What You Bring

Must-Have:

- Deep experience in cloud security architecture

- Strong understanding of IAM, network design, and cloud service models

- Ability to document complex architectures in clear, structured form

Nice-to-Have:

- Experience with multi-cloud, zero-trust, or high-compliance environments

$40 - $80 an hour