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