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# Cloud Security Architect

- **Company:** Mindlance
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Opsworks, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure Resource Manager
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cloud-security-architect-washington-dc--3fc62879-8926-456b-a828-7335fda8d249

## About the Role

Security Architecture, Cloud Architecture, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Security Architecture, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Architecture, Change Control, * Hands-on Policy-as-Code - 5 years of hands-on experience with at least two of the following: AWS Config & Service Control Policies (SCPs), Azure Policy, and Google Cloud Policy. Experience with OCI is a strong plus.

 * Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) - Proven experience with 1aC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
 * Scripting & Automation - Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and integration tasks.
 * Cloud Security Principles - Deep understanding of cloud security fundamentals, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data protection.
 * Compliance Frameworks - Experience working with common compliance and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)

Professional Certifications:
Candidates should ideally hold one or more of the following certifications

 * Azure - AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
 * AWS - AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
 * GCP - Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect
 * General Security Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), * Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex cloud environments and propose effective, scalable solutions.
 * Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Autonomy: Ability to work independently and drive a project from assessment to implementation with minimal supervision.