Cloud Security Architect

Job Title: Cloud Security Architect Location: Sterling, VA (Hybrid (Onsite Tue & Wed mandatory, 3 days total)) W2 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