Sr. Security Cloud Architect

U.S. Citizen work authorization required Ability to meet FBI CJIS background check and clearance requirements - Sr. Security Cloud Architect - Compliance Manager (NIST 800-53 v5) + Data Privacy & Data Sovereignty (TX RAMP) - Endpoint Security (CrowdStrike) - Vulnerability Management (Qualys) - Cloud Security (Palo Alto Cortex Cloud + Strata Cloud) - Zero Trust PAM (CyberArk) - Cloud Native Security Tools (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security architecture. Must have multi-cloud experience in Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, and/or Oracle Cloud OCI Must have Hands-on experience with Qualys, CrowdStrike Falcon, Palo Alto Cortex Cloud, Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls, and/or CyberArk Zero Trust principles and implementation experience Must have experience with NIST 800-53 (Revision 5) and other GRC frameworks AWS Certified Security - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Ability to design and implement complex security architectures in multi-cloud environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address security challenges. Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency in risk assessment, threat modeling, and compliance auditing. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Certifications (Preferred): Design and architect secure solutions for hyperscale cloud environments, including Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, and Oracle Cloud OCI. Implement and manage security solutions such as Qualys, CrowdStrike Falcon, Palo Alto Cortex Cloud, Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls, and CyberArk PAM Develop and enforce Zero Trust security models to ensure comprehensive protection of cloud and hybrid environments. Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 (Revision 5) standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Conduct risk assessments, develop governance policies, and maintain compliance programs to mitigate security risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions into enterprise architecture and DevSecOps pipelines. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security team members. Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to recommend proactive measures. Develop and maintain documentation for security architectures, policies, and procedures.