Principal Cloud Security Architect
About The RoleWhat if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly influence how large-scale organizations protect their most critical infrastructure? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dissect cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP — identifying architectural risks, IAM vulnerabilities, and security design gaps before they become breaches.This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior cloud security professionals who thrive on complex, high-stakes technical analysis. If you see what others miss and can translate architectural risk into clear, actionable guidance, this role is for you.Type: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: Flexible, with support for recurring engagementsWhat You'll DoAssess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security vulnerabilities and design weaknessesReview IAM configurations, identity models, permission boundaries, and privilege escalation risksEvaluate network segmentation, resource policies, and service-level security controlsIdentify misconfigurations, insecure patterns, and long-term architectural debtProduce clear, structured reports summarizing findings and prioritized mitigation guidanceValidate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practicesSupport recurring assessments across evolving cloud deployments and infrastructure patternsMust-HaveWhat You BringDeep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major providersStrong command of IAM design, network segmentation principles, and cloud service modelsAbility to translate complex technical findings into well-structured, actionable documentationA sharp eye for misconfiguration, privilege risk, and systemic design flawsNice To HaveExperience operating in multi-cloud, zero-trust, or high-compliance environments (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2)Familiarity with cloud-native security tooling and infrastructure-as-code security reviewRelevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalentWhy Join UsWork on high-impact security engagements that directly shape how organizations protect critical cloud infrastructureFully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits youFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, well-defined technical workEngage with complex, large-scale environments that challenge and sharpen your expertisePotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new engagements launch