Position: Sr. Cloud Security Architect,
Location: Richmond, VA,
Duration: Full Time
Job Description:-
Position Responsibilities:-
• The Senior Cloud Security Architect will serve as the subject matter expert for Cloud Transformation and is expected to have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, adoption patterns for Amazon Web services, Security best practices for AWS / Azure, and recommendations aligned to frameworks from Cloud Security Alliance and SANS 20.
• The Senior Cloud Security Architect will work with IT analysis , development teams and business management to identify strategic Cloud adoption requirements and produce or contribute to cloud consumption, strategy, roadmap and architecture artefacts.
• Assesses business viability of new cloud adoption requirements. Consults with other architects and senior level IT managers to assess and evaluate current Cloud strategies and related security requirements.
• Leads development of Cloud security architectural principles to support business goals. Consults with systems engineers and architects to develop Cloud security standards for the business.
• Communicates various design options related to assessed business risks and influences decision making aided with various architecture tools and models.
Required Skills & Experience:-
• The Senior Cloud Security Architect must have 7-8 years of experience in creating and managing enterprise security architectures and solutions
• TOGAF, SABSA, or related methodology experience required, with a relevant certification.
• Experience in creating future Cloud security roadmaps for various Business domains – Financial, Retail, Health Care etc
• At least 3 public or private cloud implementation experience
• Exposure to New generation technologies e.g. DevOPs, Cognitive, IoT/E, Automation, Cloud, Analytics
• Knowledge of different Open source and vendor specific security solutions
• Understand client requirements (based on RFPs / RFIs, face-to-face interactions with the client teams), design appropriate security solutions in line with the client requirements
• Work with Business Operations and Delivery teams to identify, design, roll out security compliance controls and procedures
• Must have exposure to Data Security, Application Security , Infrastructure security & Risk and Compliance domain
Desired Skills & Experience:-
• 7-8 years of minimum experience in pre-sales / architect roles
• AWS, CSA or similar certifications desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with Gravitas to influence decision makes who may or may not be with a technical background
• Experience in working as part of larger geographic teams and the ability to work in teams with different cultural backgrounds.