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Senior Cloud Security Architect (AWS, Zero Trust, DevSecOps)

Austin,TX

DatePosted : 4/6/2026 2:40:44 PM

JobNumber : DTS1017187683
JobType : Contract
Skills: Cloud Security Architecture, AWS Security, Zero Trust Architecture, IAM, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Microservices Security, API Security, Container Security, CSPM Tools, Security Compliance Frameworks, Risk Management, Data Protection.
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-native architectures. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise security frameworks, cloud security, identity and access management, and DevSecOps practices. This role will be responsible for ensuring security is embedded across infrastructure, applications, and development pipelines while protecting sensitive organizational data.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure cloud-native architectures with a strong focus on Amazon Web Services environments.
  • Apply enterprise security frameworks including NIST SP 800-53 and Texas Cybersecurity Framework to ensure compliance and risk management.
  • Architect and implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust security models.
  • Conduct threat modeling and security architecture reviews for complex distributed systems.
  • Secure microservices, APIs, and containerized environments.
  • Configure and manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools to monitor cloud security risks.
  • Integrate security controls into DevSecOps pipelines to support secure software development.
  • Develop and implement strategies for protecting PII, PHI, and other sensitive data.
  • Support risk assessments and present security findings to executive leadership.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture standards, policies, and documentation.
  • Provide security guidance for emerging technologies including AI and LLM-based systems.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in information security and systems architecture.
  • Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures in Amazon Web Services.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and Texas Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture.
  • Experience performing threat modeling and security architecture reviews.
  • Experience securing APIs, microservices, and containerized environments.
  • Experience configuring Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines.
  • Knowledge of data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data.
  • Experience presenting security risk assessments to executive leadership.
  • Ability to develop enterprise security policies and architecture standards.
  • Professional certifications such as:
    • CISSP
    • CISM
    • AWS Certified Security – Specialty

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