Zencon Group Inc. · 4 months ago
Cloud Architect / Cloud Security Engineer (REMOTE)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expZencon Group Inc. is a company seeking a Cloud Architect / Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement cloud infrastructure while ensuring security and performance optimization. The role involves leading cloud migration initiatives, documentation, governance compliance, and providing mentorship to team members.
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Responsibilities
Infrastructure Design & Implementation: Design and implement cloud infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals
Automation & IaC: Build and configure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and best practices
Cloud Adoption Support: Lead agencies in cloud migration initiatives, including architectural planning, environment setup, and operational guidance
Documentation & Standards: Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design diagrams, configuration standards, and runbooks
Collaboration: Work closely with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and successful integration
Governance & Compliance: Ensure alignment with enterprise governance standards, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other applicable regulations
Security & Monitoring: Provide guidance on native cloud tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging, and monitoring strategies
Technical Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve environment-related issues, escalating complex challenges as needed
Mentorship & Leadership: Coach and manage existing cloud team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment
Qualification
Required
6+ years of hands-on cloud experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP
Strong expertise with cloud frameworks, architecture patterns, and services including Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, and cloud-native databases
Proficiency in Ansible, Kubernetes, and DevOps toolchains
Experience with cloud-native security platforms: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center
Solid knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud security tooling
Familiarity with compliance frameworks: NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA
Strong scripting and automation skills
Demonstrated ability to debate technologies, identify design flaws, and recommend optimized solutions
Hands-on experience with IaC and policy-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Proven leadership in mentoring/managing cloud teams
Preferred
Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP
Prior experience with State of Missouri IT systems, including multi-platform environments, infrastructure management, and large-scale development/M&O projects
Company
Zencon Group Inc.
ZENCON GROUP: Empowering Digital Transformation, Service Excellence & Workforce Innovation Zencon Group is a global IT consulting firm and certified Microsoft Partner delivering high-performance digital solutions that help organizations modernize operations, elevate customer and citizen experiences, and scale with confidence.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase