Cloud Security Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Security Architect

Experience level: Mid-senior
Experience required: Minimum 5 Years
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Financial Services
Pay rate: $78 per hour
Total positions: 1
Relocation assistance: No
Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Job location: Tampa, FL (Onsite, 5 days a week)
Position type: Contract to Hire

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for providing advanced technical and analytical skills to the Technology Research and Innovation team. The candidate will work with project teams to ensure technical quality of cloud security-focused deliverables and adherence to security standards, governance, and control practices. The individual will be considered a security and technical expert in cloud security technology, agile development, architecture, design, systems implementation, and integration across cloud environments (Amazon Web Services and Azure).

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop Cloud Security Architecture and assist with automating security for Cloud PoC environments (AWS and Azure).
  
• Provide subject matter expertise in Cloud Security (End-point, application, network), focusing on automation of cloud security.
  
• Familiarity with CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) solutions and MDR solutions.
  
• Experience with SSE (Security Service Edge) and working with Zscaler.
  
• Advise project teams during system development to ensure compliance with security policies, guidelines, standards, controls, and governance.
  
• Contribute to cloud security strategy, vision, requirements, and solutions for DevX.
  
• Design, develop, and implement new cloud security technologies to support the Technology Research and Innovation team.
  
• Consult with application development teams to determine cloud security requirements and plan and deliver automated cloud-based business solutions.
  
• Define, publish, and maintain processes for security governance (compliance with principles, guidelines, and standards).
  
• Conduct technical research to contribute to cloud security direction and strategy. Assist team members on cloud security projects or security-relevant tasks.
  

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud security architecture, development, design, and integration.
  
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or related experience preferred.
  
• Experience working with CNAPP and Zscaler.
  

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Deep knowledge of cloud computing infrastructure, agile development, and application development methodologies.
  
• Familiarity with best practices and emerging services in cloud provider environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
  
• Strong understanding of cloud security technologies and architecture trends.
  
• Advanced analytical and technical skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
  
• Strong collaborative skills.
  

Benefits

Only Tampa, FL. This is a 5-days-a-week onsite role.
This position is Contract to Hire.