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Sr Cloud Security Architect

Algo Soft Solutions LLCJersey City, NJ🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead cloud security strategy and implementation within a reputable company, leveraging your extensive AWS and Azure expertise. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in DevSecOps and government sector experience, with the chance to significantly impact enterprise-wide security frameworks. Apply now to advance your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Jersey City, NJ, United States
Posted
19 hours ago
AWSAzureGoogle CloudStakeholder Management

Job Description

Need Local Consultant Who Can Attent Face - Face Interview
Must have one of these or related
10+ years of cloud security experience with demonstrated expertise across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
Government sector experience (state or local government strongly preferred)
DevSecOps implementation expertise with proven track record of successful integrations
Cloud security certifications including AWS Certified Security - Specialty and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
REQUIRED - AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03)
REQUIRED - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.
What You'll Do
Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities
Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements
Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices
Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance
Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations
Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives
Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams
Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities
Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations
Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives
Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables
Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives
Required:
10+ years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards
Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows
Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability reviews, and remediation planning
Deep understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks
Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernization, or application development initiatives
Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, security monitoring, and risk management
Excellent communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience delivering training, knowledge transfer, and capability-building programs
Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements
Government sector experience, including state or local government environments
Ability to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives
AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Preferred:
Experience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives
Experience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Additional cloud security certifications, including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials
Experience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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