Principal Cloud Security Architect

Principal Cloud Security Architect About the Role What if your deep knowledge of cloud security could directly protect the infrastructure that millions of people and businesses depend on every day? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments — hunting down architectural risks, IAM vulnerabilities, and security design gaps before they become real-world incidents. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, communicate findings with clarity, and know what good architecture actually looks like. Type : Hourly Contract Location : Remote Focus : Cloud Security Architecture Assessment (AWS, Azure, GCP) What You'll Do Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security weaknesses and design gaps Review IAM configurations, privilege models, network segmentation, and resource policies Identify misconfigurations, over-privileged access patterns, and insecure architectural decisions Produce clear, structured documentation of architectural flaws with actionable mitigation guidance Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices Support recurring security assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns What You Bring Must-Have: Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service security controls Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, structured written assessments A systematic, thorough approach to identifying risk across large and complex environments Nice to Have: Experience with multi-cloud security strategy or cross-platform architecture reviews Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns Background working in high-compliance environments (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, etc.) Relevant cer