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We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking an exceptional Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead a critical transformation initiative for one of our top clients.Job Description\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and experiencedSenior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.\nWhat You'll Do\nDesign and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments\n\nAssess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities\n\nDevelop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements\n\nCreate a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle\n\nDefine and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices\n\nProvide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance\n\nPartner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives\n\nEstablish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations\n\nDevelop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives\n\nCreate training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams\n\nConduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities\n\nCollaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations\n\nSupport compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives\n\nDeliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables\n\nWork independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives\n\nWhat You'll Need\nRequired:\n10+ years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments\n\nExperience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards\n\nStrong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows\n\nExperience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability reviews, and remediation planning\n\nDeep understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks\n\nExperience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernization, or application development initiatives\n\nStrong knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, security monitoring, and risk management\n\nExcellent communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills\n\nExperience delivering training, knowledge transfer, and capability-building programs\n\nAbility to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders\n\nExperience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements\n\nGovernment sector experience, including state or local government environments\n\nAbility to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives\n\nAWS Certified Security - Specialty (SCS-C03)\n\nCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)\n\nPreferred:\nExperience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives\n\nExperience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations\n\nMicrosoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)\n\nCertified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification\n\nCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)\n\nAdditional cloud security certifications, including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials\n\nExperience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources\n\nPhysical Demands\nAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards\n\nSedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.\n\nAbility to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor\n\nReasonable accommodation statement\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to  (888) 824 - 8111.\nEEO Statement\nIt is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.\nEmployees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.\n$115 - $135 per hourThe pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. 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