Cloud Security Architect - ApTask
Reston, VA
About the Job
About Client:
Client is an information technology and business process outsourcing company. It provides a range of IT services and solutions to clients worldwide, including application development and maintenance, digital transformation, cloud services, automation and artificial intelligence, enterprise solutions, and quality assurance and testing.
The company serves various industries such as banking and financial services, insurance, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, and travel and transportation.It has a strong focus on emerging technologies and digital innovation. It leverages technologies like robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain to help its clients enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and drive business growth.
Rate Range: $70-$75/Hr
Job Description:
- The Cloud Security Architect (CSA) will leverage broad technical knowledge of cloud security best practices of key public cloud offerings of providers such AWS, Azure, and GCP to establish secure design patterns, to architect integrations among cloud and/or on-premises infrastructures.
- This individual must be able to assist in ensuring the security and compliance of the cloud environment based on enterprise cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- The CSA will ensure that solutions operating on the cloud comply with enterprise security requirements in both off-premises and hybrid environment models.
- The position will work with Enterprise Architects and Application Dev teams to come up with Security Architecture for applications and enterprise tech capabilities migrating to Cloud.
- Required qualifications to be successful in this role: 7-10 years of total IT experience with the following must haves:
- 4+ Years of experience in Cyber Security field as an Information Security Architect or Cloud Security Architect
- 2-4 years of experience in AWS as a Cloud Security Architect/Engineer and must be certified in at least one of the cloud technologies/infrastructures
- Excellent written and communication skills to report, document and communicate security architecture
- Excellent coordination skills and must be detail oriented
- Cloud agnostic security architecture experience a plus
- 1-2 years of experience in working with NIST assessments of business applications
- Container Security experience to protect container workloads during build and run-time
- API Security architecture experience with industry standard API Gateways
- Security engineering/administration background leveraging SIEM, Network firewalls, host-based security, and security configuration
- One or more industry standard security certification such as CISSP, CCSP or relevant GIAC certifications
- One or more Cloud Service Providers Security Specialty Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty or Azure AZ-500 Certification
- The group of skills related to Security including designing and evaluating security systems, identifying security threats, securing computers, assessing vulnerability, etc.
- The group of skills related to Relationship Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc.
- Skilled in presenting information and/or ideas to an audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understand
- The group of skills related to Risk Assessment and Management including evaluating and designing controls, conducting impact assessments, identifying control gaps, remediating risk, etc.
- Experience identifying and determining levels of risk to an organization's networks and systems using cybersecurity techniques
- Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal
- Skilled in cloud technologies and cloud computing
- The group of skills related to Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict
- Partner with Enterprise/Portfolio Architecture team and Business Units development squads to collaboratively develop security architectures/designs leveraging approved patterns that ensure applications migrating from on-premise to Cloud, achieving high standards of security practices and compliance.
- Drive the development and adoption of cloud security standards, best practices, and technologies within Enterprise IT infrastructure
- Liaise on security-related issues with internal business stakeholders, InfoSec, Enterprise Architecture, and application development squads
- Work to develop, enhance and document security architecture, security policies, patterns, procedures, guidelines and standards required to design cloud-based solutions
- Educate application, portfolio and solution architects on secure solution design and industry best security practices
- Work on assessments of compliance and standards including and not limited to NIST, FedRAMP, FIPS, etc.
- Support threat modeling and update application security architecture as needed.
- Support application development squads with Security implementations and issues
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com .