Cloud Security Architect
Job Number: 24-00508
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. Eclaro is looking for a Cloud Security Architect for our client in Fort Worth, TX.
Eclaro’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
Position Overview:
- Will support the Security Architecture Team, creating transformational digital solutions.
- As a Cloud Security Architect, will play a critical role in the design, implementation, governance, and maintenance of secure cloud-based infrastructures for our organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, vulnerability management, and infrastructure to represent IT security, ensuring the seamless integration of security measures throughout the cloud environment.
- Provides leadership to IT and the business on information security and serve as domain expert and principal designer for information security topics across multiple areas of specialization, including cloud technologies.
- Provides leadership to a team of security and IT specialists and ensuring best security practice implementations.
- Develops and drives implementation of the strategic security vision with IT Management for areas of responsibility.
- Analyses the current IT security environment to detect critical deficiencies and researches/evaluates alternative solutions while weighing costs, efficiencies, and industry best practices to provide recommended solution.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with the organization's overall security objectives.
- Assess existing security measures and propose improvements to strengthen the security posture of the cloud environment.
- Collaborate with solution architects to design secure and scalable cloud infrastructures that meet the organization's needs.
- Ensure that security requirements are integrated into the cloud architecture from the outset.
- Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to ensure aligned implementations of corrective actions and broader security solutions are strategically and technologically aligned across multiple domains.
- Analyses the current Security IT environment to identify opportunities or security solutions to the business within each area of responsibility.
- Advise on secure architecture/design (reference architectures), attack surface area reduction, least privileged design, threat mitigations, and security standard methodologies.
- Advise developers and architects on security best practices in cloud applications.
- Leads the introduction of new security capabilities into the organization including technology selection, design, and pilot.
- Manages the design, development, and implementation of the security infrastructure required to support the integration of security projects and technology into the existing environment.
- Ensure cloud environments adhere to relevant industry regulations, standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and internal security policies.
- Conduct periodic audits and assessments to validate compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluate the security capabilities of different cloud service providers and recommend the most suitable options based on the organization's requirements and risk appetite.
- Collaborate with the training department to develop cloud security training programs for employees. Raise awareness about cloud security best practices and common threats across the organization.
- Integrate security automation tools and processes to streamline security operations and enhance response times to security incidents.
- Manages and resolves issues and escalates them appropriately.
- Follows all company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or security management, or a related technical field
- 10 or more years experience in information security or security engineering with a focus on designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise security solutions.
- 5 or more years experience with related cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- With significant learning agility who thrive on creating solutions with a global team in a dynamic environment.
- The expertise in cloud security best practices, knowledge of industry standards, and hands-on experience with various cloud platforms will be essential in safeguarding the sensitive data, applications, and systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Experience:
- Desired:
- CISSP, CCSP Certification highly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their associated security services.
- Understanding of cloud network fundamentals, high availability design, microservices, and serverless compute
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills - demonstrating outside-the-box problem solving skills
- Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines security
- Experience with SAST, DAST and Penetration Testing
- Knowledge of CIS, ISO27001, NIST frameworks and OWASP Top 10
- Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies such as TOGAF or the equivalent
- Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts and configurations
- Experience in helping development teams integrate IAM solutions in their applications
- Experience creating detailed security architecture diagrams and documentation
- Experience running information security projects in a global environment
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to Client audiences.
- Experience of with working with function leadership stakeholders
- Ability to analyze a wide variety of data and make appropriate risk based decisions
If hired, you will enjoy the following Eclaro Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
- Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
- Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through Eclaro
If interested, you may contact:
Tim Cusick
Tim.cusick@eclaro.com
646-755-9317
Tim Cusick | LinkedInEqual Opportunity Employer: Eclaro values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
About the Company:
Eclaro
Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:
• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities
Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:
• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services
Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.
Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.
Company Size:
500 to 999 employees
Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Founded:
1999
Website:
http://www.eclaroit.com