Cloud Security Architect

About the Pay

Note: The salary range listed ($125,777 - $150,904) reflects the HIRING RANGE and does not represent the full pay range for this position.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state’s single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state’s population.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries
• Arizona State Retirement System – Pension
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Option for part-time remote work after successful 3-month onboarding
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• 6-week paid Maternity/Paternity leave

About the Qualifications

As a Cloud Security Architect, you will provide technical thought leadership and guidance for technology teams on all matters related to cloud security from strategy to implementation. This critical role will report to the Enterprise Security Manager and partner with leaders across the business to develop and deliver solutions that meet requirements, support business strategies, and protect Central Arizona Project’s property and data, and ensure all cloud security tools (Azure, AWS, OCI) are in-scope as well as numerous best of breed technologies to fortify the layers of defense to ensure a secure enterprise with repeatable/automated processes that align with modern methodologies and best practices.

Some of the specific duties include:

1. Designing security services in cloud-based programs based on pre-defined architecture frameworks and risk appropriate controls.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders, software architects, and DevOps teams to design and implement security solutions in Microsoft Azure, AWS. and OCI.
3. Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and regular security testing.
4. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's cloud infrastructures, applications, and data flows.
5. Lead threat modelling and risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Develop and execute strategies to mitigate and address these risks.
6. Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and services that enhance our cloud security posture.
7. Stay up to date with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously enhance our security strategies.

About the Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a technology-based emphasis plus 10 years of relevant experience in either cloud computing or IT security recommending software and other tools to protect company assets and conducting tests and analysis of procedures and systems to prepare for emergencies; OR, Associates Degree plus 12 years of experience; OR, High School Diploma / GED plus 14 years of experience.

Required Certifications or Licenses:  

CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, or Security Engineer certification.

 Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud-based systems, including IAM, network security, data protection, DevSecOps and compliance. Ability to collaborate with various teams to develop policies and procedures. Experience in managing multiple projects at once.  

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If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job (mentioned above), have a team-focused positive approach to work, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the North Phoenix area, then we encourage you to apply online today! Your Water, Your Future! EOE

Salary : $125,777 - $150,904