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Principal Cloud Security Architect

Alignerr
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Cloud Security Architect position at Alignerr?

Role Overview

The Principal Cloud Security Architect evaluates cloud architectures, identity models, permissions, and security controls across large-scale environments. This role focuses on identifying architectural risks, misconfigurations, and long-term security design gaps.

What You’ll Do

  • Assess cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security gaps
  • Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies
  • Identify misconfigurations, privilege risks, and insecure patterns
  • Summarize architectural flaws and provide structured mitigation guidance
  • Validate alignment with security frameworks and best practices
  • Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and deployment patterns

Must-Have

What You Bring

  • Deep experience in cloud security architecture
  • Strong understanding of IAM, network design, and cloud service models
  • Ability to document complex architectures in clear, structured form

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with multi-cloud, zero-trust, or high-compliance environments

$40 - $80 an hour

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary : $40 - $80

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