Principal Cloud Security Architect
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About the Role What if your cloud security instincts could directly protect some of the world's most complex infrastructure? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig deep into large-scale cloud environments — uncovering architectural risks, IAM weaknesses, and security gaps that others miss before they become real-world incidents. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior security professionals who think in systems, communicate with precision, and know what good cloud architecture actually looks like. - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible, based on project scope What You'll Do - Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security vulnerabilities and design flaws - Review IAM configurations, identity models, network segmentation, and resource policies - Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns - Produce clear, structured documentation of architectural flaws and prioritized 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 at scale - Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service models across major providers - Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable written documentation - A systematic, detail-driven approach to identifying risk across large and intricate environments Nice to Have: - Experience operating in multi-cloud, zero-trust, or high-compliance environments (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) - Familiarity with cloud-native security tooling and CSPM platforms - Background in threat modeling, red team assessments, or security architecture review frameworks - Relevant certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP Why Join Us - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own terms, from wherever you do your best thinking - Tackle meaningful, high-impact work across some of the most complex cloud environments out there - Freelance autonomy with the substance of serious, mission-driven security work - Contribute to a discipline that directly protects real organizations from real threats - Potential for ongoing engagements and contract extension as projects evolve
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