AWS Cloud Cybersecurity Architect

AWS Cloud Cybersecurity Architect Employment Type: Contract to Hire Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 2 days onsite weekly) Compensation: $72 - $95/hour Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Cybersecurity Architect to join a dynamic team in Dallas, TX. This role involves developing and managing cloud security strategies, ensuring a secure architecture, and aligning cloud solutions with business and compliance needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure) and be adept at both strategy and hands-on implementation. The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including faculty and non-IT professionals, is essential. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with internal security teams and stakeholders to implement cybersecurity best practices across multi-cloud environments. • Develop and manage comprehensive cloud security strategies aligned with business goals and compliance requirements. • Partner with technical teams to define cybersecurity requirements, solution designs, and architecture for cloud environments. • Engage with stakeholders to identify risks, perform security reviews, and design innovative, secure cloud-based solutions. • Create and manage policies, procedures, and standards for cloud security, ensuring regulatory alignment. • Identify and mitigate risks in PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud setups. • Provide technical guidance for cloud security solution implementation and configuration. • Oversee secure migration processes from on-premises to cloud environments. • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC). • Develop and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cloud security. • Stay updated on threat landscapes and emerging industry trends. • Participate in security architecture reviews and design discussions. • Collaborate with enterprise architecture and development teams for secure cloud-hosted applications. • Work with GRC teams to manage and address identified risks. • Document cloud security architectures, processes, and configurations for audit and compliance. Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture with an emphasis on AWS and Azure. • Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, security practices, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). • Expertise in securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models and understanding hybrid cloud environments. • Proven experience in cloud risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation. • Hands-on experience with AWS security services, tools, and frameworks. • Experience working with enterprise architecture, DevOps, and development teams. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Must be highly articulate and capable of presenting technical information to non-technical audiences. • Familiarity with "Research as a Service" (RaaS) and its implications for cloud security is beneficial. Apply Job!