Principal Cloud Security Architect

About the job About The Role What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly shape how large-scale enterprises defend their most critical infrastructure? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate cloud environments at the architectural level — identifying the risks, misconfigurations, and design gaps that traditional security tools miss. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for senior security professionals who think in systems, communicate with clarity, and know exactly where cloud architectures go wrong. Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: Flexible — recurring and ongoing assessments What You'll Do Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and structural weaknesses Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies in depth Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure design patterns Produce clear, structured reports summarizing architectural flaws and prioritised mitigation guidance Validate alignment with established security frameworks and industry best practices Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns Translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Must-Have What You Bring Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms Strong command of IAM design, network segmentation principles, and cloud-native service models Ability to identify architectural risk patterns and document findings in clear, structured form Experience conducting security reviews or architecture assessments in large-scale environments Nice To Have Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated industries Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or FedRAMP Background in cloud penetration testing, red teaming, or threat modelling Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or CISSP Why Join Us Work on meaningful, high-impact security projects with real-world consequences Fully remote and async-friendly — work on your own schedule Freelance autonomy with the structure of consistent, well-defined engagements Apply your deepest expertise to problems that genuinely matter Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across new environments and clients