Principal Cloud Security Architect
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About the Role What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the architectures that power modern enterprises? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to assess large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver the kind of structured, actionable guidance that actually moves the needle on security posture. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. If you have serious cloud security chops and a sharp eye for what can go wrong — this is the work you've been waiting for. What You'll Do - Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and structural weaknesses - Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource policies in depth - Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns - Produce clear, structured reports documenting architectural flaws and prioritised mitigation guidance - Validate cloud environments against recognised security frameworks and industry best practices - Support recurring assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns Who You Are Must-Have: - Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture — you've seen what breaks and you know why - Strong command of IAM design, network architecture, and cloud service models across major providers - Ability to translate complex security findings into clear, structured documentation for technical and non-technical audiences - Methodical and thorough — you don't miss things, and you explain what you find with precision 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 cloud-native security tools - Background in security consulting, red team assessments, or enterprise architecture reviews Why Join Us - Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule from anywhere - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, high-impact technical engagements - Work on complex, real-world cloud environments that actually challenge your skills - Contribute findings that drive lasting security improvements at scale - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments are scoped
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