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Lead Cybersecurity Architect - Cloud Security
Posted 20 days ago
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Job Description
Our client is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Lead Cybersecurity Architect to join their fully remote security team. This pivotal role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud security strategies and architectures to protect the organization's critical assets and sensitive data. You will lead the development of security frameworks, define security policies, and ensure compliance across various cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, threat modeling, risk management, and has extensive experience architecting secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. This position demands exceptional technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement comprehensive cloud security architectures, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), data protection, and vulnerability management.
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Conduct security assessments and threat modeling for cloud environments and applications.
- Oversee the implementation of security controls and solutions within AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure application deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
- Lead incident response planning and execution for cloud-related security events.
- Evaluate and select appropriate security technologies and tools for cloud environments.
- Stay abreast of emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Mentor and guide junior security engineers and architects.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to technical teams.
- Drive innovation in cloud security solutions and processes.
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security architecture and engineering.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing security solutions for major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Deep understanding of cloud security concepts, including shared responsibility models, IAM, network security groups, encryption, and container security.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and security automation.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.
- Experience working in a remote-first or distributed team environment is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects from conception to completion.
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Lead Cybersecurity Architect - Cloud Security
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly expanding technology firm, is looking for a Lead Cybersecurity Architect to spearhead their cloud security initiatives in a fully remote capacity. This is an exceptional opportunity to design and implement state-of-the-art security solutions for complex cloud environments. You will be at the forefront of protecting sensitive data, developing robust security policies, and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of our client's digital assets. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, cloud technologies, and threat mitigation.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement comprehensive cybersecurity architectures for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to protect cloud infrastructure and data.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and remediate potential risks.
- Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and identity and access management (IAM).
- Develop incident response plans and lead the response to security breaches, minimizing impact and ensuring swift recovery.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
- Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices and emerging threats to internal teams.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams and runbooks.
- Mentor and guide junior security engineers and analysts.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years in a cybersecurity architecture role focusing on cloud environments.
- In-depth knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective security services.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
- Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, identity and access management, and data loss prevention (DLP).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly valued.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.
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