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Principal Cloud Security Architect
As the Principal Cloud Solution (Enterprise) Architect, you will have the opportunity to shape the vision and strategy for Public and Private Cloud Security. The successful candidate should have expertise in building enterprise cloud security solutions, extensive experience in using services provided by AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform and expert knowledge in information security. Other responsibilities the ideal candidate will provide; technical leadership to drive and shape the Cloud Services architecture. Develop strategic roadmaps, technical blueprints & design patterns, standards, and reference architectures in support of the Cloud Services program. Collaborate with cross-functional cloud teams including security, infrastructure, engineering and business application teams to define and implement future state architecture such as: perimeter/edge security, account and VPC structure, SDN, IAM roles and policies required to build, support, and consume cloud services. Define and develop preventive guardrails, detective controls, and automated alerts and remediation to ensure implementation in all cloud environments are compliant with Client’s cloud security standards and policies. Build automated remediation for over privileged or unused access. Define SDLC for IAM roles and policies and develop IAM CI/CD pipeline with automated testing and validation. Define governance process and develop tools for managing cloud IAM inventory and entitlement review. Possess a DevOps focus across technology and security architecture, automation, integration, and distribution. CISSP certification is preferred and accredited certifications a plus, such as: CRTSA, CNDA, GDSA, CSSA, ISSAP, CSSP.
Position Responsibilities
Innovation & Strategy
Develop and maintain the cloud security architecture that meets the organization's business and compliance requirements. Design and implement security solutions for cloud-based applications and services. Assess and identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities in cloud environments and recommend solutions to mitigate them. Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements in cloud environments. Develop and implement security best practices and standards for cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Collaborate with other architects and stakeholders to ensure security is integrated throughout the system development lifecycle. Provide guidance and mentorship to security and engineering teams on cloud security best practices. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and security threats in cloud environments and ensure that security solutions align with the latest industry standards and practices. Communicate security risks and concerns to senior leadership and stakeholders and develop plans to address them. Develops and maintains strong relationships with business domain leadership to keep track of changing business needs and priorities. Provide technical/business security consulting to internal Technology organizations and client-sponsored activities outside of Technology. Provide technical/business consulting to internal Technology organizations and client-sponsored activities outside of Technology. Analyze the business drivers that determine key architecture requirements. Develop the process for creating a technical strategy that supports the business strategy and facilitate its development, and maintenance. Develops and maintains strong relationships with business domain leadership to keep track of changing business needs and priorities. Contribute to EA community by developing reference architectures, training/certification material etc.
Why work at OpTech?
OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits on the first day of employment, but you also have training opportunities, flexible work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, please visit our website at .
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