Design and implement secure cloud architectures across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Define cloud security standards, reference architectures, and security blueprints aligned with business objectives.
Assess cloud applications and infrastructure for security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Lead threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and risk assessments for cloud workloads.
Implement identity and access management (IAM), encryption, key management, and network security controls.
Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and infrastructure teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
Evaluate and implement cloud-native and third-party security tools (CSPM, CASB, CWPP, SIEM, SOAR).
Provide security guidance for containerization, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.
Mentor and guide security engineers and contribute to security awareness across teams.
Stay up to date with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
10–12 years of overall IT experience with at least 4–6 years in cloud security or cloud architecture roles.
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong understanding of cloud security concepts including IAM, network security, encryption, and logging/monitoring.
Experience in designing secure architectures for cloud-native applications.
Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Cloud Security Architect

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