Principal Cloud Security Architect
About The Role What if your deep knowledge of cloud security could directly protect large-scale systems from the architectural flaws that most teams never catch? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP — identifying the IAM misconfigurations, design gaps, and privilege risks that create real-world exposure. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced cloud security professionals who can operate independently, think architecturally, and communicate complex findings with clarity.
What You'll Do
Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security weaknesses and design flaws Review IAM configurations, network segmentation strategies, and resource-level policies Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns Produce structured, actionable mitigation guidance that engineering and security teams can act on Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices Support recurring assessments of evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns Translate complex technical findings into clear, well-documented reports for varied audiences Must-Have What You Bring Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms Strong command of IAM design, network segmentation, and cloud-native service models Proven ability to identify architectural risk and document findings in a structured, professional format Comfortable working independently and delivering high-quality output without close supervision Nice To Have Experience with multi-cloud environments and cross-platform security design Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns Background in high-compliance environments such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2 Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or CISSP
Why Join Us
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, substantive engagements Work on complex, real-world cloud environments where your expertise makes a measurable difference Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as assessments continue to scale