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About the Role What if your deep knowledge of cloud security could directly protect the infrastructure that millions of people and businesses depend on every day? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments — hunting down architectural risks, IAM vulnerabilities, and security design gaps before they become real-world incidents. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, communicate findings with clarity, and know what good architecture actually looks like. - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Focus: Cloud Security Architecture Assessment (AWS, Azure, GCP) What You'll Do - Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security weaknesses and design gaps - Review IAM configurations, privilege models, network segmentation, and resource policies - Identify misconfigurations, over-privileged access patterns, and insecure architectural decisions - Produce clear, structured documentation of architectural flaws with 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 What You Bring Must-Have: - 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 controls - Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, structured written assessments - A systematic, thorough approach to identifying risk across large and complex environments Nice to Have: - Experience with multi-cloud security strategy or cross-platform architecture reviews - Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation patterns - Background working in high-compliance environments (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, etc.) - Relevant certifications such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP Why Join Us - Work on complex, meaningful security challenges across enterprise-scale cloud environments - Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with clearly scoped, high-impact engagements - Build a strong track record of senior-level security architecture work - Potential for recurring engagements and long-term contract extension as new assessments launch