Cloud Security Architect

Direct End Client: Texas Health and Human Services CommissionJob Title: Cloud Security ArchitectLocation: 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701 (Hybrid)Duration: 4+ MonthsPosition Type: ContractHours Per Week: 40 HrInterview Mode: Webcam or In PersonCeipal ID: STX_SECU668_MARequirement ID: 529601668Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.Cloud Security Architect Leads the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems. Ensures compliance with state and federal frameworks while enabling modernization and transformation initiatives.Skills:8 Required experience in information security and systems architecture8 Required experience in information security and systems architecture Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)8 Required In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-538 Required Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture8 Required Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems8 Required Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments8 Required Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools8 Required Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines4 Preferred Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines4 Preferred Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data4 Preferred Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership4 Preferred Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards2 Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security EngineerV Group Inc. is an IT Services company which supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk and all IT areas. Our primary focus is the public sector including state and federal contracts. We have multiple awards/ contracts with the following states: AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.Website: www.vgroupinc.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/Facebook: www.facebook.com/VGroupITTwitter: www.twitter.com/vgroupinc