Cloud Security Architect

Location: Austin, TX Duration: 6+ Months Need local to Austin, TX Job Description: Need 10+ years of experience in information security and systems architecture. Required experience in information security and systems architecture. Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred). In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53. Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture. Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems. Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments. Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools. Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines. Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines. Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data. Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership. Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards.

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer