Principal Cloud Security Architect
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About the Role What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly shape how large-scale organizations protect their most critical infrastructure? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig into complex cloud environments — uncovering architectural risks, IAM misconfigurations, and security design gaps before they become real-world vulnerabilities. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior security practitioners who know how to think like an attacker and communicate like a strategist. - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible, based on project scope What You'll Do - Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security weaknesses and structural risks - Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource-level policies - Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and insecure design patterns - Produce clear, structured reports summarizing architectural flaws with actionable mitigation guidance - Validate alignment with established security frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry best practices - Support recurring assessments of evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns - Translate complex technical findings into structured documentation accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Who You Are Must-Have: - Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms - Strong command of IAM principles, network design, and cloud-native service models - Proven ability to identify architectural risk patterns and communicate them clearly in writing - Methodical, detail-oriented approach — you look for what others miss - Able to work independently and deliver structured, high-quality assessments without close oversight Nice to Have: - Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated industries - Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 - Background in penetration testing, threat modeling, or security engineering - Relevant certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP Why Join Us - Work on high-impact security challenges across complex, large-scale cloud environments - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, project-based engagement - Apply your expertise where it matters most — reducing real risk at scale - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across future assessments and projects
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