Principal Cloud Security Architect
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About the Role What if your deep knowledge of cloud architecture could directly prevent the next major breach? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig into large-scale cloud environments, uncover hidden risks, and deliver the kind of structured, actionable guidance that security teams actually use. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior cloud security professionals who thrive on complexity and know how to translate technical findings into clear strategic direction. - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Focus: AWS, Azure, GCP — architecture review, IAM, risk assessment What You'll Do - Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps, design flaws, and long-term risk exposure - Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, resource policies, and access control models - Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns - Produce clear, structured reports that translate complex findings into prioritized mitigation guidance - Validate alignment with established security frameworks, industry best practices, and compliance standards - Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns - Communicate architectural recommendations in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Who You Are Must-Have: - Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture at scale - Strong command of IAM models, network design, and cloud service security across one or more major platforms - Proven ability to document complex architectures and findings in clear, structured, and actionable form - Sharp eye for identifying what's broken, what's risky, and what's just waiting to be exploited Nice to Have: - Experience with multi-cloud environments spanning two or more major providers - Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns - Background in high-compliance industries such as finance, healthcare, or government - Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or similar) Why Join Us - Work on meaningful, high-stakes security challenges across diverse cloud environments - Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, wherever you do your best thinking - Freelance autonomy with the structure of well-defined, impactful engagements - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments are scoped - Make a direct, measurable impact on the security posture of large-scale cloud deployments
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