Cloud Security Architect

Job#: 3052716 Job Description: Overview Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer with deep expertise in cloud security to support and enhance our multi-cloud environment. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure identity solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, and other cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in modern authentication protocols, zero-trust architecture, privileged access management, and cloud-native security controls. Key Responsibilities Cloud IAM Architecture & Engineering Design and implement IAM strategies across AWS, Azure, and GCP environmentsDevelop and enforce least-privilege access models using RBAC and ABAC principlesImplement and manage cloud-native IAM services (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD/Entra ID, GCP IAM)Integrate cloud IAM with enterprise identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD) Security & Governance Establish identity governance controls, including access reviews, certifications, and role lifecycle managementImplement Zero Trust access principles across cloud platformsConfigure and manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutionsSupport regulatory and compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)Conduct IAM risk assessments and remediation planning Automation & DevSecOps Integration Automate IAM provisioning and deprovisioning processesDevelop infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, etc.) for IAM controlsIntegrate IAM controls into CI/CD pipelinesBuild automated monitoring and alerting for identity-related security events Monitoring & Incident Response Monitor identity and access activities across cloud platformsInvestigate and remediate IAM-related security incidentsPartner with Security Operations and Cloud Engineering teams to improve identity threat detection Collaboration & Advisory Provide IAM subject matter expertise to cloud architects and application teamsReview cloud designs to ensure secure identity integrationSupport cloud migration initiatives with secure identity architecture guidanceDevelop and maintain IAM standards, policies, and best practices documentation Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in IAM engineering or cloud securityHands-on experience with at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)Strong understanding of SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM, and MFA technologiesExperience implementing RBAC, ABAC, and least-privilege access modelsFamiliarity with Zero Trust security architectureExperience with PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Azure PIM, etc.)Proficiency in scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Preferred Qualifications Cloud certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCP Security Engineer)IAM certifications (CISSP, CISM, CIAM, etc.)Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, etc.)Experience with identity governance platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, etc.)Familiarity with container and Kubernetes identity securityKnowledge of API security and machine-to-machine authentication Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. 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