14545 - Cloud Security Architect (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite) – Austin, TX
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Temporary Project
Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions
Work Setting: Onsite 2 days per week (Mondays and Thursdays).
Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply to avoid removal from future consideration.
Required:
• Experience with information security and systems architecture (8+ years);
• Experience with designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) (8+ years);
• Experience with Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53 (8+ years);
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture (8+ years);
• Experience with threat modeling for complex systems (8+ years);
• Experience with securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments (8+ years);
• Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools (8+ years);
• Experience with integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines (8+ years)
Preferred:
• Experience with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines (4+ years);
• Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data (4+ years);Experience with presenting risk assessments to executive leadership (4+ years);
• Experience with drafting enterprise security policies and architecture standards (4+ years);
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security Engineer (2+ years);
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems;
• Ensure compliance with state and federal security frameworks including TCF and NIST 800-53;
• Design and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture strategies;
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for complex systems and present findings to leadership;
• Configure and manage cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools;
• Integrate security practices into DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows;
• Support modernization and digital transformation initiatives while maintaining secure architecture standards.