Principal Cloud Security Architect
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About the Role What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect large-scale environments from the architectural risks that most teams never catch? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP — hunting down misconfigurations, IAM vulnerabilities, and long-term design gaps before they become breaches. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, communicate clearly, and know exactly where cloud architectures go wrong. - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible, with potential for recurring engagements What You'll Do - Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security weaknesses and design flaws - Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies for privilege risks and insecure patterns - Identify misconfigurations, architectural vulnerabilities, and gaps in security controls - Produce clear, structured documentation of findings and actionable mitigation guidance - Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices - Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns What You Bring Must-Have: - Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture at scale - Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service models - Ability to translate complex architectural findings into clear, structured written reports - Proven track record identifying real-world security gaps — not just checkbox compliance Nice to Have: - Experience working across multi-cloud environments - Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles - Background in high-compliance environments (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, etc.) - Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent Why Join Us - Work on high-impact security challenges across complex, large-scale cloud environments - Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, from wherever you work best - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, substantive work that actually matters - Potential for ongoing engagements and long-term contract extension - Contribute directly to stronger cloud security postures at a meaningful scale
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