Cloud Security Architect

We are Qwinix, a rapid-growth cloud-native software development & consulting agency with homebase in the DTC area of Denver. We specialize in lean & agile, rapid-development practices for large enterprise applications with a core focus on DevOps, DesignOps, and centralized Design Systems. 

We are currently looking for anCloud Security Architect to join our client in the Tech Center in a contract to hire capacity.

The Cloud Security Architect will work closely with architecture peers across all of Information Technology and
Cybersecurity to ensure that cloud projects and new initiatives are secured in accordance with audit and policy requirements. This leader will represent Information Security principles and requirements.
 
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Articulation of consistent security principles and technology standards that guide design, engineering and deployment of secure cloud products
  • Collaboration across Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity on pattern definitions that help mitigate security risks within the cloud environment
  • Thinks and acts strategically, staying abreast of cloud trends and advances in IT/Cybersecurity solutions and monitors changes in the operating environment
  • Provides thought leadership using business communications, active collaboration, and leading cross-functional groups to deliver cybersecurity goals
  • Develops external partnerships with vendors and outside entities as appropriate, and develops, maintains, and communicates the Cloud Security Architecture strategy in partnership with senior Business and leaders
  • Takes ownership of key initiatives, coordinating strategies with other members of the Cybersecurity team and DevOps leaders to execute
  • Presents business updates, recommendations, strategic opportunities and assessments to leadership and senior management as needed
 
A Successful Cloud Security Architect will have the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or a related discipline
  • At least 10 years IT Experience / 8 years Cybersecurity
  • Experience, demonstrating experience in the following areas:
    • Cloud-native architectures, AWS, VPC, Security Groups,
    • IAM, Docker, KMS, S3 Encryption, RDS Encryption,
    • HTTPS, SSL Certificates, Data Lake security,
    • CloudFormation, CloudFlare, CloudFront, Terraform, API
    • Gateway, Lambda, Egress proxies, PCI cloud architectures, application security, domain segmentation, authentication, data protection, and automation of processes
  • Demonstrated ability to build and execute complex security plans in AWS
  • Experience working with compliance and regulatory requirements in AWS
  • Experience working in a risk based environment including mitigation, planning and implementation in AWS
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills including the ability to simplify key messages, present compelling stories and promote technical and personal credibility with internal and external executives, and both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable
  • Experience with microservices architectures
  • Experience with cloud platforms in addition to AWS

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