About The Role
What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly shape how large-scale organizations protect their most critical infrastructure? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig into complex cloud environments – uncovering architectural risks, IAM misconfigurations, and security design gaps before they become real-world vulnerabilities.
Job Details
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: Flexible, based on project scope
What You'll Do
- Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security weaknesses and structural risks
- Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource-level policies
- Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, and insecure design patterns
- Produce clear, structured reports summarizing architectural flaws with actionable mitigation guidance
- Validate alignment with established security frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
- Support recurring assessments of evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns
- Translate complex technical findings into structured documentation accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Who You Are
- Deep, hands‑on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms
- Strong command of IAM principles, network design, and cloud‑native service models
- Proven ability to identify architectural risk patterns and communicate them clearly in writing
- Methodical, detail‑oriented approach — you look for what others miss
- Able to work independently and deliver structured, high‑quality assessments without close oversight
Nice to Have
- Experience with multi‑cloud environments, zero‑trust architecture, or high‑compliance regulated industries
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, or ISO 27001
- Background in penetration testing, threat modeling, or security engineering
- Relevant certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP
Why Join Us
- Work on high‑impact security challenges across complex, large‑scale cloud environments
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, project‑based engagement
- Apply your expertise where it matters most — reducing real risk at scale
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across future assessments and projects
