What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Security Architect position at Miracle Software Systems, Inc.?
Job Details
Wilminton, Delaware
Long Term on W2 Skills: Cyber Security, Azure, AWS, Oracle
Must have:
- 10 years of experience in IT with a focus on Cyber Security and Cloud security services
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Certified Security Specialist) preferred.
- Hands-on administrative experience with Windows Server, Linux, Oracle DB, and SQL/Server technologies.
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At client, we are driven by a mission to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines. Our IT team is at the heart of enabling this mission leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower innovation, enhance security, and protect our most valuable assets. We are seeking a Cloud Security Architect to help shape and secure our cloud-first strategy across a global enterprise.
Role Summary
As a Cloud Security Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust cloud security solutions across Client multi-cloud environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to technology and business leaders, ensuring our cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud) are secure, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement cloud security architectures for AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud environments.
- Lead security architecture reviews and risk assessments for cloud-native applications and hybrid infrastructure.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and operations teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
- Provide security guidance during cloud migrations, infrastructure deployments, and system upgrades.
- Evaluate and implement cloud-native and third-party security tools for identity management, data protection, threat detection, and logging.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud security, guiding teams on best practices and secure configurations.
- Lead incident response efforts and forensic investigations related to cloud environments.
- Maintain deep knowledge of security trends, threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes affecting cloud services.
- Partner with compliance, legal, and audit teams to ensure alignment with NIST, SANS, GDPR, HIPAA, and other applicable frameworks.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a culture of security awareness across the organization.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on Cybersecurity and Cloud Security.
- 4 years of hands-on experience in Cloud Security Architecture roles.
- Proven experience leading security initiatives, projects, and cross-functional teams.
- Extensive expertise in network security architecture, protocols, and engineering.
- Strong understanding of risk management, vulnerability mitigation, and threat modeling.
- Proficiency with tools such as SIEM, DLP, IRM, endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability scanners.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Familiarity with industry security standards (NIST, SANS, ISO 27001).
- Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and security operations best practices.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
Preferred Skills
- Experience designing security for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Understanding of zero-trust architecture and cloud access security brokers (CASBs).
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of container security and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Docker.
- Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), SSO, and federated identity solutions.
