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Principal Cloud Security Architect

Alignerr
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
About The Role

What if your deep knowledge of cloud security architecture could directly protect large-scale systems from the misconfigurations and design flaws that lead to real-world breaches? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP — identifying architectural risks before they become incidents.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who can think at the architectural level and communicate findings with clarity and precision.

  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Level: Principal / Senior

What You'll Do

  • Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and structural weaknesses
  • Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource policies
  • Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure design patterns
  • Document architectural flaws in clear, structured formats and provide actionable mitigation guidance
  • Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices
  • Support recurring security assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns

Must-Have

Who You Are

  • Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms
  • Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service security models
  • Ability to analyse and document complex multi-service architectures clearly and concisely
  • Sharp eye for risk — you spot misconfigurations and design flaws others miss
  • Effective written communicator who can translate technical findings into structured, actionable reports

Nice To Have

  • Experience securing multi-cloud or hybrid environments
  • Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation
  • Background in high-compliance environments such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2
  • Relevant certifications — AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or similar

Why Join Us

  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of substantive, senior-level work
  • Engage with challenging, real-world cloud security problems across large-scale environments
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments launch
  • Contribute to meaningful security outcomes that protect real systems and real data

Salary : $40 - $80

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