Cloud Security and Solution Architect

Job

Job

implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in cloud architecture and security best practices, ensuring the safety of data and systems while driving innovation and operational efficiency. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring that cloud systems align with business goals and comply with industry standards.

Key

Cloud

1. Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures across multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

2. Define and document architectural frameworks, standards, and best practices.

3. Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into cloud solutions as appropriate.

4. Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize cloud resources and costs.

Cloud

1. Design and implement secure cloud configurations and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

2. Conduct risk assessments and implement security controls to mitigate vulnerabilities.

3. Develop Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, including role-based access and single sign-on (SSO) mechanisms.

4. Establish encryption standards for data in transit and at rest.

5. Implement and manage cloud-specific security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.

Solution

1. Lead the design and deployment of end-to-end solutions for cloud-based applications.

2. Provide expertise on API management, microservices architecture, and serverless computing.

3. Define workflows and integration strategies for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

4. Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.

Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.

2. Develop and enforce cloud governance policies, including cost management, resource tagging, and usage monitoring.

3. Create disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud environments.

Leadership

1. Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines aligned with security and architecture standards.

2. Mentor technical teams in secure coding and cloud best practices.

3. Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders and guide decision-making on cloud strategies.

4. Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to enhance cloud security awareness across the organization.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• TOGAF Certified (optional but beneficial)

Experience:

• 8+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture and 3 years in cloud security roles.
• Proven experience in designing solutions across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Skillsets:

Technical

1.

• Proficiency

  in

  AWS,

  Azure,

  Google

  Cloud,

  and

  hybrid

  environments.

• Expertise

  in

  cloud-native

  services

  like

  Lambda,

  Kubernetes,

  App

  Services,

  and BigQuery.

2.

• IAM

  (Identity

  and

  Access

  Management)

• Security

  Information

  and

  Event

  Management

  (SIEM)

  tools

  (e.g.,

  Splunk,

  Sentinel)

• Network

  security

  (firewalls,

  VPNs,

  VPC

  configurations)

• Threat

  detection

  and

  incident

  response

3.

• Terraform,

  CloudFormation,

  or

  ARM

  Templates

4.

• Python,

  Java,

  PowerShell,

  or

  Bash

5.

• CI/CD

  pipelines

  with

  Jenkins,

  GitLab,

  or

  GitHub

  Actions

• Containerization

  tools

  like

  Docker

  and

  orchestration

  using

  Kubernetes

6.

• Data

  encryption,

  masking,

  and

  lifecycle

  management

• Backup

  and

  disaster

  recovery

  strategies

7.

• CloudWatch,

  Azure

  Monitor,

  or

  Google

  Stackdriver

• Performance

  tuning

  for

  cloud

  environments

8.

• Knowledge

  of

  regulatory

  standards

  like

  GDPR,

  HIPAA,

  PCI

  DSS,

  ISO

  27001

Willingness

Why

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and impactful projects.
• Be part of a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team.
• professional development opportunities.