Senior Cloud Security Architect

Job: Senior Cloud Security Architect

Duration: 3 Months (with potential for extension based on need)

Location: Trenton, NJ Must attend interview ONSITE Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote

Must have one of these or related

AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C03)

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

10 years of cloud security experience with demonstrated expertise across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments

Government Sector Experience (state Or Local Government Strongly Preferred)

DevSecOps implementation expertise with proven track record of successful integrations

Cloud security certifications including AWS Certified Security - Specialty and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

REQUIRED - AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C03)

REQUIRED - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team. This position will be hybrid, and is a contract position.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
• Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements
• Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
• Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance
• Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
• Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations
• Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives
• Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations
• Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives
• Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables
• Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives
  
  

Required

What You'll Need

• 10 years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards
• Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows
• Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability reviews, and remediation planning
• Deep understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernization, or application development initiatives
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, security monitoring, and risk management
• Excellent communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering training, knowledge transfer, and capability-building programs
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders
• Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements
• Government sector experience, including state or local government environments
• Ability to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives
• AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C03)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives
• Experience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Additional cloud security certifications, including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials
• Experience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources