Principal Cloud Security Architect
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About the Role What if your deep knowledge of cloud architecture and security design could directly protect large-scale environments from the threats most teams never even see coming? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to assess cloud infrastructures, identify architectural risk, and deliver the kind of structured, expert guidance that engineering teams actually act on. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior security professionals who thrive working independently and thinking at scale. What You'll Do - Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps, misconfigurations, and long-term design flaws - Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies for privilege risks and insecure patterns - Identify architectural weaknesses and document findings in clear, structured formats - Provide actionable mitigation guidance that balances depth with practical feasibility - Validate cloud deployments against established security frameworks and industry best practices - Support recurring assessments of evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns Who You Are Must-Have: - Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across major cloud platforms - Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service security models - Ability to translate complex architectural risk into clear, structured documentation and recommendations - Sharp eye for misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and systemic security anti-patterns Nice to Have: - Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated industries - Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or FedRAMP - Background in cloud security tooling, CSPM platforms, or infrastructure-as-code security review Why Join Us - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule from anywhere - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, high-impact technical work - Engage with complex, large-scale cloud environments that genuinely challenge your expertise - Potential for ongoing engagements and contract extension as new assessments are scoped - Work that directly influences security posture at scale — not just reports that gather dust
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