Cloud Security Architect

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cloud Security Architect in Boston, MA. Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Security Architect will lead the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures across AWS and Azure platforms
• Serve as a trusted security partner to business, IT, and application teams, aligning cloud security initiatives with organizational goals and risk tolerance
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies based on security posture, compliance needs, and architectural fit
• Establish and maintain standardized cloud security design patterns to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with industry frameworks
• Support cloud application migrations by providing security architecture guidance and design oversight
• As a Cloud Security Architect, you will conduct security risk assessments and compliance reviews against frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls
• Integrate security into DevOps pipelines, manage vulnerabilities, enforce application security controls, and assist with incident response
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring emerging threats and defining security maturity and enhancement roadmaps
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of cloud security architecture experience with hands-on AWS and Azure expertise
• Strong knowledge of cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and security frameworks
• Experience designing secure solutions, evaluating cloud services, and developing security patterns
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture and DevOps