Principal Cloud Security Architect

About The Role
What if your deep knowledge of cloud security architecture could directly protect large-scale systems from the misconfigurations and design flaws that lead to real-world breaches? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate complex cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP — identifying architectural risks before they become incidents.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who can think at the architectural level and communicate findings with clarity and precision.
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Level: Principal / Senior
What You'll Do
Assess cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and structural weaknesses
Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource policies
Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure design patterns
Document architectural flaws in clear, structured formats and provide actionable mitigation guidance
Validate cloud environments against established security frameworks and industry best practices
Support recurring security assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns
Must-Have
Who You Are
Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture across one or more major cloud platforms
Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service security models
Ability to analyse and document complex multi-service architectures clearly and concisely
Sharp eye for risk — you spot misconfigurations and design flaws others miss
Effective written communicator who can translate technical findings into structured, actionable reports
Nice To Have
Experience securing multi-cloud or hybrid environments
Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation
Background in high-compliance environments such as FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2
Relevant certifications — AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or similar
Why Join Us
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of substantive, senior-level work
Engage with challenging, real-world cloud security problems across large-scale environments
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments launch
Contribute to meaningful security outcomes that protect real systems and real data

Work arrangement
Yes