Principal Cloud Security Architect

What You'll Do

* Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security vulnerabilities and design weaknesses * Review IAM configurations, identity models, permission boundaries, and privilege escalation risks * Evaluate network segmentation, resource policies, and service-level security controls * Identify misconfigurations, insecure patterns, and long-term architectural debt * Produce clear, structured reports summarizing findings and prioritized mitigation guidance * Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices * Support recurring assessments across evolving cloud deployments and infrastructure patterns

What You Bring

Must-Have: * Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major providers * Strong command of IAM design, network segmentation principles, and cloud service models * Ability to translate complex technical findings into well-structured, actionable documentation * A sharp eye for misconfiguration, privilege risk, and systemic design flaws

Nice to Have: * Experience operating in multi-cloud, zero-trust, or high-compliance environments (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2) * Familiarity with cloud-native security tooling and infrastructure-as-code security review * Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent

Why Join Us

* Work on high-impact security engagements that directly shape how organizations protect critical cloud infrastructure * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, well-defined technical work * Engage with complex, large-scale environments that challenge and sharpen your expertise * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new engagements launch