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Senior Cloud Security Architect

Apollo Technology Solutions LLC
  • Trenton, NJ
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1 day ago

Job Description

Title: SeniorCloud Security Architect
Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 3 Months
Interview type: Web cam & In Person Only

Note:
Candidates must be local
Hybrid - three days per week

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SeniorCloud Security Architect to join our IT team. This position will be full-time, hybrid, and is a contract position.
What You'll Do
  • Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
  • Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements
  • Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices
  • Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance
  • Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
  • Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations
  • Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives
  • Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams
  • Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities
  • Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations
  • Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives
  • Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables
  • Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives

What You'll Need
Required:
  • 10+ years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards
  • Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows
  • Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability reviews, and remediation planning
  • Deep understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks
  • Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernization, or application development initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, security monitoring, and risk management
  • Excellent communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience delivering training, knowledge transfer, and capability-building programs
  • Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders
  • Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements
  • Government sector experience, including state or local government environments
  • Ability to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Preferred:
  • Experience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives
  • Experience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • Additional cloud security certifications, including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials
  • Experience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources

Physical Demands
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Numbers & Facts

LocationTrenton, NJ

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