Cloud Security Architect (Required Local Candidates with Prefer Public Sector exp)

Austin

**Respond by: 04/08/2026** **Rate: DOE** **Type: Contract** **Work Mode: Hybrid** **Location: Austin TX** Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number) Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed Job Description **Cloud Security Architect** Leads the design and implementation of secure-by-default architectures across c**loud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled syste** ms. Ensures compliance with **state and federal frameworks while enabling modernization and transformation initia**tives. **II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS** |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Minimum Requirements:** Candidates that do not meet or exceed the **minimum** stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. | | Years | Required/Preferred | Experience | | 8 | Required | experience i**n information security and systems architecture** | | 8 | Required | experience in **information security and systems architectur** e Proven experience designing**secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)** | | 8 | Required | In-depth knowledg**e of Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) and NIST 800-53** | | 8 | Required | Expertise in**Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture** | | 8 | Required | Experience performing threat modeling for complex systems | | 8 | Required | Experience**securing microservices, APIs, and containerized environments** | | 8 | Required | Experience configuring**cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools** | | 8 | Required | Experienc**e integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines** | | 4 | Preferred | Familiarity with**securing AI/LLM-based systems and data pipeline**s | | 4 | Preferred | Experience wit**h data protection strategies for PII, PHI, and sensitive data** | | 4 | Preferred | Experience presenting **risk assessment**s to executive leadership | | 4 | Preferred | Ability to draft **enterprise security policies and architec**ture standards | | 2 | Preferred | **Certifications** : **CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Engineer** | **III. TERMS OF SERVICE** Services are expected to start **05/04/2026** and are expected to complete by **08/31/2026** . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed **780** hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing. **IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION**