Security Architect

Cloud Security Architect

Austin, TX / Hybrid

Contract

Job ID : 529601668

Cloud Security Architect Leads the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems. Ensures compliance with state and federal frameworks while enabling modernization and transformation initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the
minimum
stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years of Experience Required/Preferred

8 Required Experience in information security and systems architecture

8 Required Experience in information security and systems architecture Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)

8 Required In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53

8 Required Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture

8 Required Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems

8 Required Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments

8 Required Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools

8 Required Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines

4 Preferred Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines

4 Preferred Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data

4 Preferred Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership

4 Preferred Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards

2 Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer.