Principal Cloud Security Architect

Northwest Partners is engaged in a strategic initiative with a well-established real estate organization and seeks an experienced cloud security architect to lead the secure cloud computing strategy. This position will define architectural patterns and security standards while aligning with industry best practices for deployment in cloud environments.

What YOU will do

lead the cloud security architecture strategy, including standards, guidelines, procedures, and infrastructure requirements

collaborate across infrastructure and development teams to implement secure cloud platforms and application designs

conduct security assessments, identify architectural gaps, and drive improvements

manage vendor evaluations and proof-of-concepts for security tools and services

define enterprise security requirements and influence security tool selection

develop solutions aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27002)

act as a security SME within architectural committees to guide secure technology adoption

mentor architecture teams on cloud security and best practices

oversee the threat management program, including modeling, hunting, and SOC integration

support security incident investigations and ensure post-incident remediations

maintain secure software development lifecycle processes

lead data protection efforts including discovery, mapping, and data loss prevention

assess emerging threats and develop detection engineering strategies

mentor junior staff in cybersecurity and architecture

What YOU will bring us

bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

15+ years in information security and risk management, including 5+ years in security architecture and cloud environments

extensive knowledge of cloud security concepts and architectures, including IAM, CI / CD, data protection, detection, and container security

experience managing cloud projects and implementing leading cloud security frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, Cloud Security Alliance, NIST SP 800-series)

ability to guide compliance with regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, PHI)

hands-on experience in architecting secure cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

proven ability to lead large-scale security programs (e.g., SOC, SSDLC, DLP)

expertise in automation, APIs, and risk assessment methodologies

past involvement in incident response, malware analysis, and forensic investigations

strong communication and leadership skills to influence executive and technical audiences

preferred certifications : CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, GCIH, GCFE, GXPN, CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA

Declaimer : All candidates will be asked to briefly show a government-issued ID on video during the first interview. This step protects the integrity of the hiring process given the rise in applicant impersonation and employment fraud.

Benefits Include :

Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Benefits and more.

About Northwest Partners

Northwest Partners is an equal opportunity employer. At Northwest Partners we are dedicated to moving at the speed of innovation. We work with clients across the globe to provide exceptional knowledge, talent, and resources. As a trusted partner, we merge the client's vision with our expertise to deliver powerful results. Northwest Partners is known for building and managing elite teams in technology across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower every talent and every client to achieve more.