Cloud Security Architect | Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across hybrid and multi-cloud environments to support business and technology initiatives.
• Develop cloud strategies and solution designs that align with business objectives, operational requirements, and security best practices.
• Build and automate cloud infrastructure deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Ansible.
• Plan, support, and execute cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including workload migration, infrastructure optimization, and performance improvements.
• Monitor and optimize cloud environments to enhance security, scalability, availability, operational efficiency, and cost management.
• Design and implement cloud security controls, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Zero Trust architecture, network segmentation, and cloud-native security services.
• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud security solutions such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS GuardDuty, and other cloud-native security platforms.
• Perform cloud security assessments, vulnerability reviews, risk assessments, and recommend remediation measures to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cloud governance frameworks, security policies, standards, and compliance controls in accordance with industry and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, DevOps, Application Development, and Cyber Security teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.
• Support security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, security threats, and industry best practices, driving continuous improvement across the cloud environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cloud security roles.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or hybrid cloud environments.
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, ARM templates, Ansible, or equivalent automation tools.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Cloud networking and architecture
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Zero Trust security principles
  • Cloud security architecture and best practices
• Experience implementing cloud governance, security controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS GuardDuty, or equivalent security platforms.
• Knowledge of industry security frameworks and regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CIS Benchmarks, and MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) Guidelines.
• Experience supporting cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and DevSecOps initiatives is good to have.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent.