Vaco by Highspring ยท 2 hours ago
Cloud Security Architect (Azure / AWS / GCP) (466394)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$0/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expVaco by Highspring is seeking a Cloud Security Architect specializing in Azure, AWS, and GCP for a direct-hire opportunity. The role focuses on architecting and securing enterprise environments, designing integrated security patterns, and guiding teams through secure implementations while mentoring junior staff.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Angela Williams
Responsibilities
Design / Implement Secure Architecture Patterns / Controls Across Azure / AWS - Understanding Enforcement Mechanisms via Cloud Security Posture Management
Support Secure Migration / Re-Platforming of OnPrem Environments to Cloud Ecosystems
Develop Guardrails / Hardening Guidelines for IaaS / PaaS / SaaS Workloads
Define / Oversee Cloud-Native Security Controls - Azure Defender / AWS Security Hub
Deploy Cybersecurity Operations / Hardening Standards Across all Environments
Application / Network Team Collaboration - Configuring WAF to Enforce Security Principles
Define / Enforce WAF / Traditional Network Firewall Rules
IAM Effort Support - RBAC / PIM / PAM
Participate in Application Design / Development Processes - Providing Security Input / Oversight from Conception
Application Development / Infrastructure Team Partnership - Embedding Security into CI/CD Pipelines / DevOps Practices
Vulnerability / Misconfiguration Remediation - Guiding / Recommending from Vulnerability Assessment / Posture Management Tools (Scanners / SAST / DAST / CSPM)
Serve as Trusted Advisor on Cloud Security
Automation / Secure Adoption Support - Moving Towards DevSecOps using IaC
Evaluate / Integrate Security Tools Throughout the Enterprise Ecosystems
Support Ingestion Logs into Central SIEM for Proactive Monitoring / Threat Detection
Conduct Proactive Threat Hunting in Cloud Environments - Identifying / Mitigating Advanced Threats
Participate in Incident Response / Threat Modeling
SCO / Incident Response Team Collaboration - Investigating / Mitigating Threats
Perform Security Reviews / Threat Modeling / Risk Assessment for New / Existing Cloud Services
Actively Participate in Incident Response / Business Continuity / DR Exercises
Ensuring Adherence to Well-Architected Frameworks / Regulatory Requirements NIST / CIS / HIPPS / FedRAMP / SOCII)
Support Audit / Compliance Initiatives
Educate / Mentor Engineering / Operations Teams on Secure Architecture Principles / Emerging Threats
Qualification
Required
Security Certifications - Security+ CSSP / CISSP / AWS Certified Security Specialty / Azure Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer (hands-on) (3+ years) - Multi-Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
Cloud-Native / Cloud Infrastructure Security (strong knowledge) - Cloud-Native Services / IAM / Encryption / Key Management / Network Security
Hybrid Cloud / Hybrid Infrastructure Management - Working with OnPrem Infrastructure / SaaS-based Solutions
Cloud-Native Security Operations / SecOps - SIEM/SOAR Technologies / CSOM / CWPP / IAM / PAM Solutions
Network Security Tool Management / Configuration - Managing WAF / Firewall Configurations
Effective Team Collaboration - Collaborating Across Infrastructure / Cloud Architects / Engineers, etc
Preferred
Security Tools / Platforms - CrowdStrike / Falcon Cloud / MDC (Defender for Cloud) / Sentinel / Qualys
IaC Tools (familiarity) - Container Security / API Security
Regulatory Frameworks / Security Standards - NIST / SOCII / FedRAMP / HIPPA / PCI-DSS
DevOps Tooling - Azure DevOps / Veracode / GITHub
Excellent Written / Verbal Communication Skills - Ability to Explain Complex Security Topics to Technical / Non-Technical Stakeholders
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
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