Role Overview
The Principal Cloud Security Architect evaluates cloud architectures, identity models, permissions, and security controls across large-scale environments. This role focuses on identifying architectural risks, misconfigurations, and long-term security design gaps.
What You’ll Do
- Assess cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security gaps
- Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies
- Identify misconfigurations, privilege risks, and insecure patterns
- Summarize architectural flaws and provide structured mitigation guidance
- Validate alignment with security frameworks and best practices
- Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and deployment patterns
What You Bring
Must-Have:
- Deep experience in cloud security architecture
- Strong understanding of IAM, network design, and cloud service models
- Ability to document complex architectures in clear, structured form
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with multi-cloud, zero-trust, or high-compliance environments
$40 - $80 an hour