Senior Cloud Security Architect - Texas Residents Only

About the position

Position - Contract - Hybrid (Austin, Texas) TX - State Government Project
Visa Required: USC & GC only
Must Provide 3 References

Requirements
• 8+ years of experience in Information Security and Systems Architecture
• Proven experience designing secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53
• Strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems
• Experience securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments
• Experience configuring and managing Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools
• Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines

Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity with securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipelines
• Experience with data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data
• Experience presenting risk assessments to executive leadership
• Ability to draft enterprise security policies and architecture standards
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security Specialty

Benefits
• Flexible work from home options available.