Security Architect
Client Location - Columbia, SC (Remote)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the design and architecture of secure cloud solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, AWS, cloud security, networking, privacy, and compliance.
The Security Architect will develop security architecture and lead technical discussions and decisions related to cloud security, privacy, compliance, and infrastructure. This role will also support the migration of on-premises applications and services to Azure, provide technical guidance to architecture and engineering teams, and mentor technical staff.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on and architectural experience across Azure and AWS, with expertise in cloud security, networking, infrastructure, identity, disaster recovery, monitoring, and hybrid-cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain security architecture for Azure, AWS, and hybrid-cloud environments.
Lead technical discussions and architectural decisions related to cloud security, privacy, risk, and compliance.
Design secure and scalable cloud infrastructure and networking solutions.
Support the migration of on-premises applications, infrastructure, and services to Azure.
Evaluate security risks and recommend appropriate cloud security controls and solutions.
Provide technical guidance on firewalls, network security, identity, access management, data protection, and connectivity.
Work with architects, developers, engineers, and infrastructure teams to implement secure cloud solutions.
Mentor architects and engineering staff on cloud security architecture and best practices.
Support operational and security requirements within hybrid-cloud environments.
Stay current with Microsoft Azure, AWS, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and emerging security technologies.
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure – 5+ Years
Strong experience with:
Azure Security
Azure Firewall
Azure Key Vault
Azure Service Bus
Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
Azure Networking
Operations Management Suite (OMS)
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Resource Groups
Network Security Groups (NSG)
Application Insights
SQL Server and Azure SQL Database
Azure Load Balancers
Azure administration and architecture
Cloud security and compliance
AWS – 5+ Years
AWS Cloud experience
AWS security architecture
AWS solution architecture
AWS administration
Resource allocation and management
Cloud security
Network connectivity
AWS infrastructure and networking
Preferred Skills
Experience migrating on-premises applications and infrastructure to cloud environments
Strong hybrid-cloud operational experience
Experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures
Experience working across both Azure and AWS environments
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
Experience mentoring architecture and engineering teams
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
Preferred Microsoft Azure Certifications
Azure Administrator
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Security Operations Analyst
Security Administrator