Principal Cloud Security Architect
About The Role What if your deep knowledge of cloud architecture could directly prevent the next major breach? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to dig into large-scale cloud environments, uncover hidden risks, and deliver the kind of structured, actionable guidance that security teams actually use. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior cloud security professionals who thrive on complexity and know how to translate technical findings into clear strategic direction. Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Focus: AWS, Azure, GCP — architecture review, IAM, risk assessment
What You'll Do
Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps, design flaws, and long-term risk exposure Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, resource policies, and access control models Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns Produce clear, structured reports that translate complex findings into prioritized mitigation guidance Validate alignment with established security frameworks, industry best practices, and compliance standards Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns Communicate architectural recommendations in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Must-Have Who You Are Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture at scale Strong command of IAM models, network design, and cloud service security across one or more major platforms Proven ability to document complex architectures and findings in clear, structured, and actionable form Sharp eye for identifying what's broken, what's risky, and what's just waiting to be exploited Nice To Have Experience with multi-cloud environments spanning two or more major providers Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns Background in high-compliance industries such as finance, healthcare, or government Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or similar)
Why Join Us
Work on meaningful, high-stakes security challenges across diverse cloud environments Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, wherever you do your best thinking Freelance autonomy with the structure of well-defined, impactful engagements Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments are scoped Make a direct, measurable impact on the security posture of large-scale cloud deployments