Principal Cloud Security Architect

Base pay range

$40.00 / hr - $80.00 / hr

Role Overview

The

Principal Cloud Security Architect

evaluates cloud architectures, identity models, permissions, and security controls across large‑scale environments. This role focuses on identifying architectural risks, misconfigurations, and long‑term security design gaps.

What You’ll Do

Assess cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security gaps

Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource policies

Identify misconfigurations, privilege risks, and insecure patterns

Summarize architectural flaws and provide structured mitigation guidance

Validate alignment with security frameworks and best practices

Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and deployment patterns

Must-Have

Deep experience in cloud security architecture

Strong understanding of IAM, network design, and cloud service models

Ability to document complex architectures in clear, structured form

Nice-to-Have

Experience with multi‑cloud, zero‑trust, or high‑compliance environments

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