Cloud Security Architect

Role: Cloud Security Architect (CISSP & Azure/AWS/GCP Cloud Implementation)

Location

Washington, DC

Duration

6 Months - Long term

Required Experience & Skills

• Hands-on Policy-as-Code - 5 years of hands-on experience with at least two of the following: AWS Config & Service Control Policies (SCPs), Azure Policy, and Google Cloud Policy. Experience with OCI is a strong plus.
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) - Proven experience with 1aC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Scripting & Automation - Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and integration tasks.
• Cloud Security Principles - Deep understanding of cloud security fundamentals, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data protection.
• Compliance Frameworks - Experience working with common compliance and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)

Professional Certifications

Candidates should ideally hold one or more of the following certifications

• Azure - AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
• AWS - AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• GCP - Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect
• General Security Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Desired Attributes

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex cloud environments and propose effective, scalable solutions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently and drive a project from assessment to implementation with minimal supervision.

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