What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Security Architect position at Confidential?
Job Title: Cloud Security Architect ( only for w2 candidate )
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Experience: 8 Years
Job Summary
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud architectures. This role focuses on secure-by-design principles across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems, ensuring compliance with state and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust architecture, and DevSecOps, with strong experience in AWS environments.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture & Design
- Design and implement secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
- Lead security architecture for microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
- Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for complex systems
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 and Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF)
- Define and enforce enterprise security policies and standards
- Support security audits and regulatory compliance efforts
Identity & Access Management
- Implement IAM and Zero Trust Architecture principles
- Manage identity, authentication, and authorization strategies
DevSecOps & Cloud Security
- Integrate security into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
- Configure and manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools
- Secure APIs, containers, and cloud workloads
Data Security & Protection
- Implement data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data
- Ensure encryption, access controls, and secure data handling
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work with engineering, DevOps, and security teams
- Present risk assessments and security strategies to leadership
- Provide guidance on secure system design and modernization initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in information security and systems architecture
- Strong expertise in:
- Cloud security (AWS preferred)
- IAM & Zero Trust Architecture
- Threat modeling
- Securing APIs, microservices, and containers
- Experience with:
- NIST 800-53 and Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF)
- CSPM tools
- DevSecOps / CI-CD security integration
- Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and compliance
Preferred Skills
- Experience securing AI/LLM-based systems
- Knowledge of data protection for PII/PHI
- Experience presenting to executive leadership
- Certifications such as:
- CISSP
- CISM
- AWS Certified Security