Senior Cloud Security Architect
First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026.
Role Overview :
We are hiring a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, secure, and govern our enterprise AWS cloud infrastructure. You will bridge AWS-native security services with enterprise third-party platforms (CSPM, NGFW, WAF, Container Security, EDR, Patch Management, and VA tools) to build a multi-layered, Zero-Trust defense integrated directly into our Security Operations Center (SOC).
Key Responsibilities :
- AWS Native Security: Design multi-account architectures using AWS Organizations, SCPs, IAM Identity Center, and Security Hub. Enforce guardrails with GuardDuty, Inspector, Macie, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, AWS WAF, and Network Firewall.
- CSPM & CNAPP Governance: Operationalize enterprise CSPM tools (Wiz, Orca, Prisma Cloud) for continuous posture monitoring, compliance tracking, and drift remediation across AWS workloads.
- Perimeter & Network Security: Integrate virtual Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto VM-Series, FortiGate) via Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB), managing dual-layer WAF/DDoS strategies (AWS WAF, Cloudflare, Akamai).
- Vulnerability Assessment & Patch Management: Automate vulnerability management and patch orchestration across EC2 and hybrid workloads using AWS Systems Manager alongside tools like Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7.
- Endpoint Protection & SOC Integration: Deploy enterprise EDR/AV solutions (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and stream telemetry (VPC Flow Logs, GuardDuty, CloudTrail) to enterprise SIEM/XDR platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
- DevSecOps & Automation: Codify security guardrails using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and embed security testing (Checkov, tfsec) directly into CI/CD pipelines.
Qualifications & Certifications :
- Experience: 8+ years in Cybersecurity, with 5+ years specifically architecting security for enterprise-scale AWS environments.
- Shift timings: 9:30-6:30
- Certifications (Must have at least one):
1. AWS Certified Security - Specialty
2. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
- Desirable Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or relevant credentials.
Skills
Cyber Security, AWS, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, CISSP, Firewall, IT Security Strategy, CCSP, SIEM, Crowdstrike, Splunk