Wheeler Staffing Partners
AWS Cloud Cybersecurity Architect
Wheeler Staffing Partners, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
AWS Cloud Cybersecurity ArchitectEmployment Type:
Contract to HireLocation:
Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 2 days onsite weekly)Compensation:
$72 - $95/hourJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Cybersecurity Architect to join a dynamic team in Dallas, TX. This role involves developing and managing cloud security strategies, ensuring a secure architecture, and aligning cloud solutions with business and compliance needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure) and be adept at both strategy and hands-on implementation. The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including faculty and non-IT professionals, is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with internal security teams and stakeholders to implement cybersecurity best practices across multi-cloud environments.Develop and manage comprehensive cloud security strategies aligned with business goals and compliance requirements.Partner with technical teams to define cybersecurity requirements, solution designs, and architecture for cloud environments.Engage with stakeholders to identify risks, perform security reviews, and design innovative, secure cloud-based solutions.Create and manage policies, procedures, and standards for cloud security, ensuring regulatory alignment.Identify and mitigate risks in PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud setups.Provide technical guidance for cloud security solution implementation and configuration.Oversee secure migration processes from on-premises to cloud environments.Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC).Develop and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cloud security.Stay updated on threat landscapes and emerging industry trends.Participate in security architecture reviews and design discussions.Collaborate with enterprise architecture and development teams for secure cloud-hosted applications.Work with GRC teams to manage and address identified risks.Document cloud security architectures, processes, and configurations for audit and compliance.Qualifications8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture with an emphasis on AWS and Azure.Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, security practices, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).Expertise in securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models and understanding hybrid cloud environments.Proven experience in cloud risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation.Hands-on experience with AWS security services, tools, and frameworks.Experience working with enterprise architecture, DevOps, and development teams.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Must be highly articulate and capable of presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.Familiarity with "Research as a Service" (RaaS) and its implications for cloud security is beneficial.
Contract to HireLocation:
Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 2 days onsite weekly)Compensation:
$72 - $95/hourJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Cybersecurity Architect to join a dynamic team in Dallas, TX. This role involves developing and managing cloud security strategies, ensuring a secure architecture, and aligning cloud solutions with business and compliance needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure) and be adept at both strategy and hands-on implementation. The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including faculty and non-IT professionals, is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with internal security teams and stakeholders to implement cybersecurity best practices across multi-cloud environments.Develop and manage comprehensive cloud security strategies aligned with business goals and compliance requirements.Partner with technical teams to define cybersecurity requirements, solution designs, and architecture for cloud environments.Engage with stakeholders to identify risks, perform security reviews, and design innovative, secure cloud-based solutions.Create and manage policies, procedures, and standards for cloud security, ensuring regulatory alignment.Identify and mitigate risks in PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud setups.Provide technical guidance for cloud security solution implementation and configuration.Oversee secure migration processes from on-premises to cloud environments.Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC).Develop and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cloud security.Stay updated on threat landscapes and emerging industry trends.Participate in security architecture reviews and design discussions.Collaborate with enterprise architecture and development teams for secure cloud-hosted applications.Work with GRC teams to manage and address identified risks.Document cloud security architectures, processes, and configurations for audit and compliance.Qualifications8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture with an emphasis on AWS and Azure.Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, security practices, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).Expertise in securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models and understanding hybrid cloud environments.Proven experience in cloud risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation.Hands-on experience with AWS security services, tools, and frameworks.Experience working with enterprise architecture, DevOps, and development teams.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Must be highly articulate and capable of presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.Familiarity with "Research as a Service" (RaaS) and its implications for cloud security is beneficial.