Principal Cloud Security Architect

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $80.00/hr Role Overview

The

Principal Cloud Security Architect

evaluates cloud architectures, identity models, permissions, and security controls across large-scale environments. This role focuses on identifying architectural risks, misconfigurations, and long-term security design gaps. What Youll Do Assess cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security gaps Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies Identify misconfigurations, privilege risks, and insecure patterns Summarize architectural flaws and provide structured mitigation guidance Validate alignment with security frameworks and best practices Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and deployment patterns

Must-Have

Deep experience in cloud security architecture Strong understanding of IAM, network design, and cloud service models Ability to document complex architectures in clear, structured form

Nice-to-Have

Experience with multi-cloud, zero-trust, or high-compliance environments

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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