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Cloud Security Architect

Rudra Enterprise LLC
Austin, TX Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026

Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)

  • In person Only (No exception)
  • Through Microsoft Teams

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

 

Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.

 

Cloud Security Architect Leads the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems. Ensures compliance with state and federal frameworks while enabling modernization and transformation initiatives.

 
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
experience in information security and systems architecture
8
Required
experience in information security and systems architecture Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
8
Required
In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53
8
Required
Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
8
Required
Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems
8
Required
Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
8
Required
Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
8
Required
Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
4
Preferred
Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines
4
Preferred
Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data
4
Preferred
Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership
4
Preferred
Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards
2
Preferred
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer

 

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