Job Description

Job Description

Hiring: Cloud Security Architect | Hybrid (Sterling, VA)

We are looking for a Cloud Security Architect to join a global enterprise media organization’s Application Security team. This role is ideal for a security-focused cloud expert who enjoys designing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP .

Role Overview

The Cloud Security Architect will serve as a subject matter expert in cloud security engineering , driving secure design reviews, architecture governance, and risk reduction initiatives across large-scale multi-cloud environments.

You will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded into cloud solutions from inception to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Act as Cloud Security SME across enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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• Lead secure architecture reviews and identify security risks in system designs
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• Define IAM policies and enforce least privilege access models
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• Design and review secure network, serverless, and containerized architectures
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• Partner with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD and DevOps workflows
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• Evaluate and improve cloud security posture using CSPM and security tooling
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• Guide teams on compliance, risk mitigation, and secure cloud configuration
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• Create architecture diagrams, design artifacts, and security documentation
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• Stay current with evolving cloud threats and security best practices
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Required Skills

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• 7–10+ years in Cloud Security / Platform / SRE Engineering
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• Strong experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP security
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• Expertise in IAM, least privilege access, and cloud governance
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• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless security
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• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
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• Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, routing)
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• Scripting experience (Python / Node.js / Golang)
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• Experience with security tools (WAF, GuardDuty, Security Center, Elastic Stack)
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Nice to Have

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• AWS / GCP / Security Certifications (Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, etc.)
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• CISSP / Security+ certifications
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• Experience with Wiz, Splunk, Brinqa
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• CI/CD integrations with Jira, Slack, GitHub security tools
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Ideal Candidate Profile

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• Strong cloud architecture and security design mindset
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• Ability to work across multiple teams and rapidly changing priorities
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• Excellent communication and documentation skills
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• Passion for cloud security, automation, and continuous learning
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If interested or referring someone, please connect directly with updated resume and availability.

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