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Lead Cloud Solutions Architect - Cybersecurity Focus
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cloud Solutions Architect with a strong focus on cybersecurity to join their rapidly growing, fully remote IT team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions for our client's diverse range of services. You will be responsible for architecting cloud environments that meet stringent security requirements, encompassing network security, data protection, identity and access management, and compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible). You should have a proven track record in designing and deploying secure cloud architectures, conducting security assessments, and leading incident response efforts. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for working effectively with distributed development, operations, and security teams. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of our client's secure cloud presence from a remote location.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
- Develop and enforce cloud security best practices, policies, and standards.
- Architect and deploy secure network infrastructure, including VPCs, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Implement robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Oversee data encryption strategies, both at rest and in transit.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates for automated provisioning.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing of cloud environments.
- Lead incident response activities for security breaches or performance issues.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure application deployment.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and cybersecurity threats.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security.
- Extensive experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
- Deep understanding of network security principles, encryption, and IAM.
- Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
- Relevant cloud and security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP) are highly desirable.
- This position is fully remote. The nominal work location is Garissa, Garissa, KE .
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Lead Cloud Solutions Architect - Cybersecurity Focus
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Cloud Solutions Architect with a strong specialization in cybersecurity to join their fully remote technology team. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be responsible for defining cloud architecture best practices, ensuring adherence to security standards, and architecting solutions that meet complex business requirements. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, data security, and threat mitigation strategies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering and security teams, evaluating new cloud technologies, developing robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects. We are looking for a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a passion for cybersecurity in cloud environments. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, coupled with significant experience in cloud architecture and cybersecurity, is required. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, CISSP, CCSP) are highly advantageous. As this is a remote-first position, you must be highly self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at collaborating effectively within a distributed team. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and scripting languages is essential. This is a critical role where you will shape the future of our client's secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring resilience and protection against evolving threats.
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