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Cloud Security Architect with AI
Remote in Georgia, & 4 others
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We are seeking a Cloud Security Architect with AI to design and strengthen security architectures across cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments, while leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance security operations, risk analysis and automation. This role partners closely with engineering, infrastructure, compliance and security operations teams to embed security into cloud solutions from design through implementation.
Responsibilities
Design and implement security architectures and controls across cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments, with a primary focus on cloud security
Gather business, technical and compliance requirements to design secure cloud solutions for new implementations, migrations and security improvements
Define and improve cloud security capabilities, including IAM, network security, data protection, workload security, logging, monitoring and governance
Design and improve Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) capabilities, including misconfiguration detection, compliance monitoring, risk prioritization and remediation
Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud infrastructure, applications and integrations
Develop cloud security reference architectures, security standards, configuration baselines and secure design patterns
Evaluate cloud security technologies, including CSPM, CNAPP, cloud-native security services and security automation solutions
Collaborate with cloud engineering, infrastructure, development, security operations, IAM, AppSec and compliance teams to integrate security into cloud solutions
Support security automation using Terraform, PowerShell, Python, REST APIs or similar technologies
Apply AI-assisted tools and workflows to improve cloud security activities, including configuration and vulnerability analysis, risk assessment and remediation recommendations, policy and compliance analysis, scripting, reporting and documentation, and repetitive task automation
Identify opportunities for AI-assisted security automation while ensuring appropriate validation, data protection and human oversight
Communicate security risks, architectural decisions and remediation plans to stakeholders and security leadership
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of information security experience, with a focus on security architecture and design
Experience delivering or significantly contributing to cloud security architecture, implementation or modernization projects
Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS or GCP) and its native security services and controls
Understanding of cloud security architecture, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, key management, workload protection, logging and monitoring
Practical experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), cloud security assessments, configuration reviews and risk remediation
Familiarity with cloud security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, Google Security Command Center, Wiz or Prisma Cloud
Knowledge of related security domains, including IAM, network security, application security, data protection and security operations
Understanding of security architecture principles and frameworks such as Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001 or CIS Benchmarks
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, scripting and cloud security automation
Intermediate practical experience with AI-assisted tools and automation, including using AI for security analysis, troubleshooting and technical research, structured prompting for technical tasks, generating and validating scripts, queries and documentation with AI, and configuring AI-assisted workflows or integrations
Understanding of safe AI usage, including data protection, access control and validation of AI-generated outputs, with willingness to further develop AI automation skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with hands-on technical proficiency
Nice to have
Experience with multiple cloud platforms, hybrid or multi-cloud security architectures
Experience with CNAPP, CWPP, CIEM, cloud governance and policy-as-code solutions
Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Python or PowerShell automation technologies
Experience with Kubernetes, container security, DevSecOps or CI/CD security
Experience integrating cloud security solutions with SIEM/SOAR platforms
Experience with AI automation, AI agents, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock or Power Automate
Understanding of AI security risks, including prompt injection, data leakage and insecure tool usage
Security or cloud certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, SC-100, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
AI-related certifications such as AI-900, Claude Certified Architect or AWS Certified AI Practitioner