Principal Cloud Security Architect

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the architectures that power modern enterprises? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes real systems measurably safer.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, spot design flaws others miss, and communicate complex risks with clarity.

* Type: Hourly Contract

* Location: Remote

* Focus: Cloud security architecture assessment across AWS, Azure, and GCP

What You'll Do

* Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and design weaknesses

* Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies for privilege risks and misconfigurations

* Identify insecure patterns, architectural anti-patterns, and long-term security design flaws

* Produce clear, structured documentation of findings with prioritized mitigation guidance

* Validate alignment with industry security frameworks and established best practices

* Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns

Must-Have

Who You Are

* Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture — you've assessed real environments at scale

* Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service models across major providers

* Ability to translate complex architectural findings into clear, structured written assessments

* Sharp instincts for identifying what's misconfigured, overprivileged, or structurally unsound

Nice To Have

* Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated sectors

* Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, CSA CCM, or SOC 2 / FedRAMP requirements

* Background in cloud-native security tooling, CSPM platforms, or infrastructure-as-code review

Why Join Us

* Work on high-impact, technically challenging security assessments that matter

* Fully remote and async-friendly — structure your work around your schedule

* Freelance autonomy with meaningful, substantive engagements

* Contribute expertise that directly improves the security posture of real-world cloud environments

* Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across new assessments and projects