Cloud Security Architect III

Peak Performers has partnered with a {type of business} to assist in their search for a hybrid Cloud Security Architect III (No C2C). In this contract position, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and configuration of the company cloud infrastructure, including Azure, AWS, and other cloud service providers.

Major duties

• Direct responsibility for the usage and monitoring of cyber technology within the cloud environment as well as collaborating on the cloud security strategy.
• Provide expert guidance, conduct security assessments, and provide detailed design and implementation of secure cloud architecture.
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Conduct regular security assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, CIS).
• Lead incident response for cloud environments and contribute to tabletop exercises.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to ensure secure CICD and IAC best practices.
• Ensure user access and privileged account management to cloud resources is aligned to industry best practices and frameworks.
• Provide input to GRC teams on cloud security policies and IAM standards.
• Perform security reviews of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and applications, identify gaps, develop a security risk management plan, and execute strategies to mitigate/address identified risk.
• Manage CSPM and Container Security technologies.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Cloud Security related topics, best practices, emerging technologies and the evolving threat landscape.
• Identify and apply strategies to optimize resource utilization and minimize cost.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support in the development of junior staff members.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, and/or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis.
• A minimum of 10 years of direct cybersecurity cloud experience in the configuration and support of cloud applications and infrastructure.
• Experience in the configuration and support of Microsoft 365 services including: Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Intune and Configuration Manager Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Identity and Access - Microsoft 365 Active Directory/Entra and ADFS.
• Understanding of modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns: virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, infrastructure as code, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Azure architecture and core services such as Virtual Machines, Group Policy, MFA, Azure Active Directory, Management Groups, Resource Groups, Azure Regions, Azure Functions, Azure Networking, Azure IPsec Connections, Network Security Groups, Azure VDI, and Firewalls.
• Experience with DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines to support application and infrastructure deployments.
• Scripting and Programming: skills in scripting languages like PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.
• Knowledge of network architectures, including VNETs, subnets, VPNs, and ExpressRoute, along with an understanding of Azure security tools and features like Azure Active Directory, Network Security Groups, and Azure Key Vault.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of programming languages like Python, .NET, or Java.
• Cloud Technology Expertise: demonstrate a working knowledge of various enterprise technology stacks used to build services in the cloud.
• Cloud Platform Experience: possess working knowledge and practical experience in security testing within cloud platforms, particularly Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for security testing.
• Knowledge of Azure configuration best practices.
• Certification such as: M365 Security Microsoft Azure Administration Associate AZ 104 Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate Engineer Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ 500
  
  

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $135.17/hour
• W2 Contract
• Worksite Location: Either of the following: Allentown, PA, Louisville, KY, or Cumberland RI
• Hybrid (3 days in office)
• 1 years contract
  
  

The Peak Performers difference

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
• We pay weekly through direct deposit
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements
  
  

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.