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Career Mentors, LLC

Cloud Security Architect - Chicago, IL

Career Mentors, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Note: Only considering nearby/local candidates W2 Candidates only (Visa open) We are seeking an experienced

Cloud Security Architect

to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role requires a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in cloud security, compliance, risk management, and cloud architecture across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with leading cloud security tools and a strong background in designing and implementing secure cloud solutions.

Lead the

design and architecture of secure cloud solutions

across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Assess and manage

cloud security risks, compliance, and governance

frameworks.

Evaluate, implement, and manage

cloud security posture management (CSPM)

tools such as

Wiz, Aqua Security, SentinelOne

, or similar.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed

security best practices

into cloud architectures.

Define

cloud security policies, standards, and procedures

to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Provide guidance on

cloud security and governance tools

to protect enterprise environments.

Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management in cloud environments.

Act as a subject matter expert for cloud security, offering leadership on remediation strategies and architecture improvements.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of experience

in information security, with a focus on cloud environments.

Hands-on experience with

Wiz, CSPM solutions, Aqua Security, or SentinelOne

.

Proven expertise in

cloud security, compliance, and risk management

.

Extensive experience architecting secure solutions in

AWS, Azure, and GCP

.

Strong understanding of

cloud security and governance tools

.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work onsite 5 days a week in Chicago, IL.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cloud security certifications such as

AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

.

Experience with

DevSecOps practices

and CI/CD pipeline security.

Soft Skills:

Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.

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