Cybersecurity Architect

Akkodis is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect for a Contract job with a client in Richmond, VA/Kennesaw, GA/Charlotte, NC(Hybrid). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the financial services industry.Rate Range: $85-90/Hr; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Position Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Architect to support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments across public, private, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS cloud security, enterprise security architecture, governance, compliance, DevSecOps, and cloud security automation. This position will work closely with infrastructure, development, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure secure cloud adoption aligned with federal regulations and industry best practices.Key Responsibilities:• Design and implement secure cloud architectures for enterprise environments• Provide expertise in cloud security, networking, encryption, authentication, IAM, and governance• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and development teams to ensure secure cloud integrations• Define and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices for cloud platforms and containerized environments• Conduct cloud security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluations• Support governance, compliance, audit, and certification initiatives including FedRAMP, NIST, and industry security standards• Develop and maintain automation scripts, monitoring solutions, and security tooling using APIs, SDKs, and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies• Drive implementation of cloud security controls across AWS and hybrid cloud environments• Work with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with enterprise security requirements• Support cloud migration strategies and ensure security alignment during modernization initiatives• Research and recommend automated security analysis and remediation solutions• Perform gap analysis using standard security frameworks and industry best practicesRequired Skills:• 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering or cybersecurity architecture• Strong experience with AWS cloud security and enterprise cloud environments• Experience with IAM, networking, security groups, encryption, and cloud governance• Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and security event analysis• Experience with security automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools• Familiarity with cloud security tools, compliance frameworks, and vulnerability management• Understanding of web technologies, APIs, and service-oriented architectures• Experience working in large enterprise environments with secure cloud deployments• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related fieldPreferred Qualifications:• CISSP, CISM, CISA, AWS Security Specialty, or similar security certifications• Experience with FedRAMP, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, or other regulatory frameworks• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and container security• Knowledge of hybrid cloud and cloud migration strategiesIf you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at dileep.kumar2@akkodisgroup.comEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance