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**Job Title:** Cloud Security Architect III
**Role Summary:**
Design, implement, and manage secure cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Lead security assessments, incident response, and coordination with DevOps to embed security into CI/CD and IaC processes. Serve as a subject‑matter expert on cloud security best practices, emerging threats, and cost optimization.
**Expectations:**
- 10+ years in cloud cybersecurity with deep experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Proven ability to conduct comprehensive security assessments and develop mitigation plans.
- Strong leadership skills to guide junior staff and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Architect and maintain secure cloud environments on Azure, AWS, and GCP, ensuring adherence to NIST, CIS, and other compliance frameworks.
- Execute regular security reviews of infrastructure, applications, and IaC templates; identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Manage CSPM, container security, and privileged access controls for cloud resources.
- Lead incident response for cloud incidents and conduct tabletop exercises.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps to enforce secure CI/CD pipelines, IaC best practices, and automation.
- Develop and update cloud security policies, IAM standards, and GRC‑related documentation.
- Provide strategic guidance on resource utilization to balance security and cost.
**Required Skills:**
- Microsoft 365 Suite (Intune, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, ADFS) configuration and support.
- Azure core services: VMs, Group Policy, MFA, AD, Management Groups, Resource Groups, Functions, Networking, IPsec, NSGs, VDI, Firewalls.
- Cloud architecture knowledge: virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, IaC.
- DevOps experience building CI/CD pipelines; scripting in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or equivalent.
- Network architecture understanding: VNETs, subnets, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Azure Key Vault.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certifications: M365 Security, Microsoft Azure Administration Associate (AZ‑104), Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ‑500).
Cumberland, United states
Hybrid
Senior
28-12-2025