Cloud Security Architect (Required Local Candidates with Prefer Public Sector exp)
Texcelvision
Austin, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$108
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Respond by: 04/08/2026
Rate: DOE
Type: Contract
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Austin TX
Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)
Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed
Job Description
Cloud Security Architect Leads the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems. Ensures compliance with state and federal frameworks while enabling modernization and transformation initiatives.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
| Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. | ||
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 8 | Required | experience in information security and systems architecture |
| 8 | Required | experience in information security and systems architecture Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) |
| 8 | Required | In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53 |
| 8 | Required | Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture |
| 8 | Required | Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems |
| 8 | Required | Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments |
| 8 | Required | Experience configuring cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools |
| 8 | Required | Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines |
| 4 | Preferred | Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership |
| 4 | Preferred | Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards |
| 2 | Preferred | Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 05/04/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 780 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
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