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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Architect - **Company:** Parallel Consulting - **Location:** Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Design Patterns, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Network Segmentation, Cloud Services, Data Logging, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5895526555 ## About the Role * Minimum 10 years' experience across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or security architecture disciplines. * At least 5 years specialising in Cloud Security Architecture, with hands-on design and implementation expertise. * Demonstrated experience applying and operating cloud security control frameworks. * Strong background designing and securing AWS-based cloud environments. * Experience creating cloud security standards, reusable design patterns, and architectural frameworks within AWS. Exposure to Azure is beneficial. * Proven capability conducting security risk assessments and threat modelling activities. * Experience reviewing solution designs from a security architecture perspective and providing remediation recommendations. Strong practical knowledge of: * AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM) * Cloud Network Security, including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Security Groups, and Network ACLs * Container and Kubernetes Security, particularly EKS and ECS * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation * Cryptography, Encryption, and Secrets Management * Security monitoring, logging, alerting, and detection mechanisms * Security automation and DevSecOps tooling * AWS-native security services including GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, WAF, and KMS Additional Requirements * Good understanding of recognised security and compliance frameworks, including NIS2, ISO 27001, CIS Controls. * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. * Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal. * Knowledge of Dutch and/or French would be advantageous. * AWS Certified Security certification is highly desirable. ## Description * Establish and evolve cloud security standards, governance models, reference architectures, and security guardrails across AWS and Azure environments. * Develop repeatable architecture patterns and security blueprints to support cloud-native deployments. * Translate business and technical objectives into security requirements for cloud services and platforms. * Architect secure cloud solutions covering areas such as identity and access management, network segmentation, encryption, key lifecycle management, monitoring, logging, container platforms, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps practices. * Assess solution architectures to identify vulnerabilities, security exposures, and compliance gaps. * Lead and facilitate threat modelling exercises and cloud-focused security assessments. * Recommend mitigation strategies and contribute to formal risk treatment and acceptance processes. * Support architecture governance forums and technical review boards. * Partner with security operations and engineering teams to strengthen monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities within cloud environments. * Advocate for secure engineering practices and drive adoption of Security-by-Design principles throughout the organisation. ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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