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Peak Performers · 2 weeks ago

Cloud Security Architect III

Cumberland, RI

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135.17/hr - $135.17/hr

10+ years exp

Peak Performers is partnering with a business to find a Cloud Security Architect III to ensure the security and configuration of their cloud infrastructure. The role involves monitoring cyber technology, conducting security assessments, and designing secure cloud architectures across various platforms such as AWS and Azure.

Employment

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct responsibility for the usage and monitoring of cyber technology within the cloud environment as well as collaborating on the cloud security strategy

Provide expert guidance, conduct security assessments, and provide detailed design and implementation of secure cloud architecture

Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Conduct regular security assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, CIS)

Lead incident response for cloud environments and contribute to tabletop exercises

Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to ensure secure CICD and IAC best practices

Ensure user access and privileged account management to cloud resources is aligned to industry best practices and frameworks

Provide input to GRC teams on cloud security policies and IAM standards

Perform security reviews of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and applications, identify gaps, develop a security risk management plan, and execute strategies to mitigate/address identified risk

Manage CSPM and Container Security technologies

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Cloud Security related topics, best practices, emerging technologies and the evolving threat landscape

Identify and apply strategies to optimize resource utilization and minimize cost

Provide guidance, coaching, and support in the development of junior staff members

Qualification

Cloud Security ArchitectureAzure Security ToolsCybersecurity ExperienceDevOps CI/CD PipelinesScripting AutomationMicrosoft 365 ServicesCloud Technology KnowledgeProgramming LanguagesNetwork Architecture KnowledgeSecurity Testing KnowledgeAzure Configuration Best PracticesCloud Platform ExperienceCertificationsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, and/or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis

A minimum of 10+ years of direct cybersecurity cloud experience in the configuration and support of cloud applications and infrastructure

Experience in the configuration and support of Microsoft 365 services including: Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Intune and Configuration Manager Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Identity and Access - Microsoft 365 Active Directory/Entra and ADFS

Understanding of modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns: virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, infrastructure as code, etc

Demonstrated knowledge of Azure architecture and core services such as Virtual Machines, Group Policy, MFA, Azure Active Directory, Management Groups, Resource Groups, Azure Regions, Azure Functions, Azure Networking, Azure IPsec Connections, Network Security Groups, Azure VDI, and Firewalls

Experience with DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines to support application and infrastructure deployments

Scripting and Programming: skills in scripting languages like PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation

Knowledge of network architectures, including VNETs, subnets, VPNs, and ExpressRoute, along with an understanding of Azure security tools and features like Azure Active Directory, Network Security Groups, and Azure Key Vault

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

Knowledge of programming languages like Python, .NET, or Java

Cloud Technology Expertise: demonstrate a working knowledge of various enterprise technology stacks used to build services in the cloud

Cloud Platform Experience: possess working knowledge and practical experience in security testing within cloud platforms, particularly Azure

Proficiency in scripting and automation for security testing

Knowledge of Azure configuration best practices

Certification such as: M365 Security Microsoft Azure Administration Associate AZ 104 Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate Engineer Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ 500