Cloud Security Architect

Job Title: Cloud Security Architect Location: Austin, TX (HYBRID) Duration: 6+ months with all possible extensions Job Description 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