Benefits:
Competitive salary
Location
100% Remote Candidates must reside within Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Kentucky
Experience Level
Senior Level (10 or more years of relevant experience)
Role Overview
The Cloud Architect Lead II serves as a senior-level cloud security architect and engineer responsible for securing enterprise multi-cloud environments. This role combines hands-on cloud platform engineering with security architecture, automation, and governance responsibilities. The position works across cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and industry frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security Architecture & Engineering
Design and implement secure architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP platforms
Perform security reviews of cloud infrastructure, applications, and configurations
Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and industry best practices
Develop and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions
WIZ Platform & Cloud Automation
Utilize the WIZ Cloud Security Platform to monitor cloud posture and detect risks
Develop automation workflows for risk remediation and response
Build and maintain Azure automation scripts for cloud security operations
Support automated remediation using cloud-native tools and scripting
Cloud Security Operations & Governance
Conduct cloud security assessments, gap analyses, and risk evaluations
Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, CIS benchmarks, and internal standards
Collaborate with governance and risk teams to define IAM policies and security controls
Support development and enforcement of cloud governance practices
DevOps & Platform Security Integration
Partner with DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code security and container security practices
Ensure secure development lifecycle practices across cloud deployments
Support container and platform security initiatives
Incident Response & Threat Mitigation
Lead and support cloud incident response and investigation activities
Identify and remediate cloud misconfigurations, IAM risks, and vulnerabilities
Conduct tabletop exercises and support security readiness initiatives
Strengthen detection and response capabilities within cloud environments
Cloud Infrastructure & Identity Security
Support and secure Azure identity, access management, and privileged accounts
Ensure alignment with Zero Trust architecture principles
Support Microsoft 365 security and broader identity platform integration
Implement secure access controls and authentication frameworks
Continuous Improvement & Leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud security and emerging threats
Identify opportunities for cost, performance, and operational improvements
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development
Drive continuous improvement in cloud security posture and operational practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
10 or more years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure
Strong hands-on experience securing Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
Mandatory experience with the WIZ Cloud Security Platform
Strong experience with Azure scripting and automation
Experience with cloud security posture management and container security
Strong understanding of cloud governance frameworks and compliance standards
Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code environments
Experience with IAM, privileged access management, and identity security
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Intune, and Azure identity services
Strong understanding of cloud networking, incident response, and secure configurations
Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and Zero Trust
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kubernetes and container security tools
Experience with Terraform and cloud-native automation frameworks
Experience implementing advanced cloud security automation solutions
Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, or AWS Security Specialty
Experience in regulated industries such as utilities or energy
Core Skills & Attributes
Strong hands-on engineering and architecture mindset
Ability to design secure, scalable cloud systems
Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
Effective communication with technical and executive stakeholders
Leadership and mentorship abilities
Continuous learning mindset focused on emerging cloud security trends
This is a remote position.