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Job Title: Cloud Architect
Location: Remote EST Time Zone
Job Description
Cloud Security Architect or Cloud Platform Developer with a hands-on coding focus to join our Cybersecurity organization. In this role, you will work closely with our Cloud Engineering team to ensure the security and configuration of the cloud infrastructure, including Azure, AWS, and other cloud service providers. Experience with WIZ Cloud Security for triggering Azure cloud automation scripts. You will have direct responsibility for the usage and monitoring of cyber technology within the cloud environment as well as collaborating on the cloud security strategy. You will provide expert guidance, conduct security assessments, and provide detailed design and implementation of secure cloud architecture. If you are passionate about cloud security and have a deep understanding of modern cloud security concerns like secure configurations, container security, and cloud incident response, this position is ideal for you.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Experience and Proficient in developing Azure Cloud Automation code with the WIZ Platform
- Conduct regular security assessments and ensure compliance with frameworks (NIST, CIS).
- Lead incident response for cloud environments and contribute to tabletop exercises.
- Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to ensure secure CICD and IAC best practices.
- Ensure user access and privileged account management to cloud resources is aligned to industry best practices and frameworks.
- Provide input to GRC teams on cloud security policies and IAM standards.
- Perform security reviews of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and applications, identify gaps, develop a security risk management plan, and execute strategies to mitigate/address identified risk.
- Manage CSPM and Container Security technologies with hands on experience.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Cloud Security related topics, best practices, emerging technologies, and the evolving threat landscape.
- Identify and apply strategies to optimize resource utilization and minimize cost.
REQURIED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 10+ years of direct cybersecurity Cloud experience in the configuration and support of cloud applications and infrastructure.
- Experience in the configuration and support of Microsoft 365 services including: Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Intune and Configuration Manager, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Identity and Access - Microsoft 365 Active Directory/Entra and ADFS.
- Understanding of modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns: virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, infrastructure as code, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Azure architecture and core services such as Virtual Machines, Group Policy, MFA, Azure Active Directory, Management Groups, Resource Groups, Azure Regions, Azure Functions, Azure Networking, Azure IPsec Connections, Network Security Groups, Azure VDI, and Firewalls.
- Experience with DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines to support application and infrastructure deployments.
- Scripting and Programming: skills in scripting languages like PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.
- Knowledge of network architectures, including VNETs, subnets, VPNs, and ExpressRoute, along with an understanding of Azure security tools and features like Azure Active Directory, Network Security Groups, and Azure Key Vault.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative and effective in cross-functional team environments.
- Strong analytical skills to assess risks and vulnerabilities in complex systems.
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ALLERE GROUP offers direct hire, contract to hire, and statement of work placements. We offer access to employer healthcare benefits, and a 401k retirement plan. Allere Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.