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Cloud Senior Lead Security Architect
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Base pay range: $120.00/hr - $120.00/hr.
Job Description As a Cloud Security Architect at Lumen, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures across commercial and Gov clouds in Azure, AWS, GCP, and Oracle. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring the security, confidentiality, and integrity of our systems, data, and services hosted on cloud platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions that align with industry best practices and compliance standards.
Location: Remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.
Main Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive security architectures for solutions in public clouds.
Evaluate and recommend Web Application Firewall (WAF) services and security controls to protect cloud environments and API services.
Collaborate with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls into all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and services to enhance the overall security posture of cloud-based applications and services.
Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud environments and API services.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure that security architectures and controls align with relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the security and technology teams on cloud security best practices.
Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and recommend adjustments to security strategies as needed.
What We Look For in a Candidate
10+ years proven experience as a Security Architect, with a strong focus on cloud security solutions and architecture design.
In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle, GCP) and their security features and controls.
Experience with API security, including authentication, authorization, and protection against common API vulnerabilities.
Familiarity with Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions and their configuration for application protection.
Strong understanding of security principles, encryption techniques, network security, and authentication protocols.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze complex security issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
Apex Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide an optional layer of financial protection. Benefits also include an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401(k) program with a company match after 12 months of tenure, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, the SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and additional discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep, a library of technical and leadership courses, seminars, and certification discounts for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you need an accommodation during your application, please contact our Employee Services Department at hrinternal@apexsystems.com.
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Cloud Senior Lead Security Architect
role at
Apex Systems .
Base pay range: $120.00/hr - $120.00/hr.
Job Description As a Cloud Security Architect at Lumen, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures across commercial and Gov clouds in Azure, AWS, GCP, and Oracle. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring the security, confidentiality, and integrity of our systems, data, and services hosted on cloud platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions that align with industry best practices and compliance standards.
Location: Remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.
Main Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive security architectures for solutions in public clouds.
Evaluate and recommend Web Application Firewall (WAF) services and security controls to protect cloud environments and API services.
Collaborate with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls into all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and services to enhance the overall security posture of cloud-based applications and services.
Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud environments and API services.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure that security architectures and controls align with relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the security and technology teams on cloud security best practices.
Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and recommend adjustments to security strategies as needed.
What We Look For in a Candidate
10+ years proven experience as a Security Architect, with a strong focus on cloud security solutions and architecture design.
In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle, GCP) and their security features and controls.
Experience with API security, including authentication, authorization, and protection against common API vulnerabilities.
Familiarity with Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions and their configuration for application protection.
Strong understanding of security principles, encryption techniques, network security, and authentication protocols.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze complex security issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
Apex Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide an optional layer of financial protection. Benefits also include an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401(k) program with a company match after 12 months of tenure, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, the SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and additional discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep, a library of technical and leadership courses, seminars, and certification discounts for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you need an accommodation during your application, please contact our Employee Services Department at hrinternal@apexsystems.com.
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