Cloud Security Architect

Job Title: Cloud Security Architect

Location: Sterling, VA (Hybrid (Onsite Tue & Wed mandatory, 3 days total))
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Project Overview

As a Cloud Security Architect, you will join the WBD Cloud Security team as a thought-leader focused on public cloud security, supporting cloud policy, architectural reviews, and secure cloud implementations. You’ll play a crucial role advising product and engineering teams on security best practices for Azure, AWS, and GCP.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as SME for WBD's InfoSec cloud security initiatives.
• Design and lead implementation of secure architectures across cloud platforms.
• Provide guidance on secure IAM policies and least-privilege access.
• Partner with engineering teams to review cloud and AI/ML architecture for security compliance.
• Create design artifacts (architecture diagrams, documentation, processes).
• Interface with cloud vendors and security providers (e.g., Azure Defender, AWS GuardDuty).
• Mentor junior team members and drive security innovation.
• Stay current with threat mitigation strategies and evolving cloud security practices.

Required Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience securing/building Azure environments.
• Proficiency in Python, Node.js, or Golang.
• Knowledge of IP networking, VPNs, routing.
• Hands-on with:
• Azure Security Administration
• Serverless Application Development & Security
• IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
• Command line tools: Bash, PowerShell, AWS CLI
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud-native security tools: Azure Defender, AWS GuardDuty, GCP Security Center
• GitHub Security

Must-Have Experience

• 2 years designing, implementing, and maintaining multi-user systems.
• 2 years reviewing cloud architecture, creating infrastructure diagrams, identifying security issues.
• 2 years managing exceptions and mitigating risks related to cloud misconfigurations.

Preferred Certifications / Skills

• AWS Certifications: Solutions Architect, Security Specialty
• GCP Certifications: Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Security Engineer
• Security Certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security
• Experience with Wiz, Splunk, Brinqa, Slack/Jira integrations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Preferred: Azure Certifications (Fundamentals, Solutions Architect)

Interview Process

• Initial screening with Hiring Manager
• Technical panel with team
• Final round (optional) with VP

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: On the road