Cloud Security Architect

Job Description – Cloud Security Architect (CSPM | Wiz)

Experience: 15+ years
Location: Chicago, IL Onsite

Rate:- $70 /hr on C2C​
 

Role Overview

We are looking for a Cloud Security Architect with strong hands-on experience in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Wiz platform to design, implement, and govern cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

This role will lead cloud security architecture, continuous compliance, risk prioritization, and security automation for enterprise-scale cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and govern secure cloud architectures across multi-cloud platforms.
Lead Wiz CSPM implementation, configuration, and optimization.
Monitor and remediate:
Cloud misconfigurations
Excessive IAM permissions
Public exposure risks
Attack path vulnerabilities
Define security guardrails, policies, and cloud governance controls.
Establish detection, classification, and remediation SLAs.
Integrate Wiz with ITSM, CI/CD, SIEM, and CloudOps platforms.
Enable automated remediation using IaC and serverless functions.
Support cloud compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Produce executive dashboards and security posture reports.
Act as security advisor for cloud migration and modernization programs.
 

Required Skills & Experience

15+ years of IT infrastructure/security experience.
8+ years in Cloud Security Architecture.
Strong hands-on experience with Wiz CSPM (mandatory).
Experience across:
AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
IAM, networking, encryption, logging, monitoring
Solid understanding of:
CSPM, CIEM, CWPP, CNAPP
Shared responsibility model
Hands-on with Terraform / IaC and basic scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Experience integrating security tools with ITSM (ServiceNow/Jira).
 

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Security Specialty / Azure Security (AZ-500)
CISSP / CCSP
Knowledge of Kubernetes & container security
Experience with compliance audits and regulatory environments
 

Key Outcomes

Improved cloud security posture and compliance score.
Reduction in critical/high-risk security findings.
Faster MTTR through automated remediation.
Audit-ready cloud environments.
 

Nice to Have

Experience with Prisma Cloud, Lacework, Orca (in addition to Wiz)
Exposure to DevSecOps and platform engineering models