Principal Cloud Security Architect
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About the Role What if your deep knowledge of cloud security architecture could directly protect large-scale systems from the misconfigurations and design flaws that lead to real-world breaches? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP — identifying architectural risks before they become incidents. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who can think at the architectural level and communicate findings with clarity and precision. - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Level: Principal / Senior What You'll Do - Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and structural weaknesses - Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource policies - Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure design patterns - Document architectural flaws in clear, structured formats and provide actionable mitigation guidance - Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices - Support recurring security assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns Who You Are Must-Have: - Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms - Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service security models - Ability to analyse and document complex multi-service architectures clearly and concisely - Sharp eye for risk — you spot misconfigurations and design flaws others miss - Effective written communicator who can translate technical findings into structured, actionable reports Nice to Have: - Experience securing multi-cloud or hybrid environments - Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation - Background in high-compliance environments such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2 - Relevant certifications — AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or similar Why Join Us - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with the structure of substantive, senior-level work - Engage with challenging, real-world cloud security problems across large-scale environments - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments launch - Contribute to meaningful security outcomes that protect real systems and real data
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