Principal Cloud Security Architect

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

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