Cloud Security Architect

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Cloud Security Architect to design and secure complex cloud architectures across hybrid environments including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premise platforms (e.g., Nutanix, VMware). This role requires deep technical expertise, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to ensuring the security and resilience of government and defence cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across public cloud and on premise platforms, tailored for high-security environments.
• Develop and enforce security policies, governance models, and best practices across hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and audits of cloud infrastructure, workloads, and applications.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and development teams to integrate security by design into cloud-based solutions and CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and respond to incidents in accordance with established protocols.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on guidance on cloud security architecture, secure coding, and threat mitigation.
• Perform detailed cloud risk assessments, including third-party services, and implement mitigation strategies based on vulnerability analysis and threat modeling.
Stay up to date with evolving threat landscapes, cloud technologies, and compliance requirements to continually improve cloud security postures

Required Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of security principles, common risks, threat vectors, and defence strategies.
• Experience leading cloud security architecture and risk governance initiatives.
• Proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including microservices, zero trust models, data security, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience with container and orchestration security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless application protection.
• Hands-on programming or scripting knowledge in Python, Java, or Node.js, including the ability to perform code audits or develop secure tooling.
• Deep understanding of security compliance and frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, GDPR, HIPAA, or NIST.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills with a strong ethical foundation and risk awareness.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams with a results-oriented mindset.
• Professional certifications such as CISM, CEH, CRISC, or equivalent.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM platforms, and vulnerability scanners.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct security risk assessments and develop actionable security plans.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, security audits, and governance in highly regulated environments.
• Prior experience as a cloud security consultant, preferably in Whole-of Government (WOG) projects or critical infrastructure sectors.
• A proactive problem-solver with the ability to mentor and lead teams toward long term strategic security outcomes.

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