Senior Cloud Security Architect

Must attend onsite interview at client's location in Trenton, NJ. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team. This position will be hybrid, and is a contract position. What You'll Do Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives Required What You'll Need 10+ years of experience in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security frameworks, governance models, and security standards Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices and integrating security into development and operational workflows Experience conducting security assessments, risk analysis, vulnerability reviews, and remediation planning Deep understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernization, or application development initiatives Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management, security monitoring, and risk management Excellent communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills Experience delivering training, knowledge transfer, and capability-building programs Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders Experience operating in regulated environments with strict security and compliance requirements Government sector experience, including state or local government environments Ability to work independently and lead strategic security initiatives AWS Certified Security Specialty (SCS-C03) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Preferred Experience supporting state or local government technology transformation initiatives Experience establishing security practices for organizations scaling development operations Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent certification CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) Additional cloud security certifications, including Azure or Google Cloud security credentials Experience building internal security capabilities and reducing dependency on external consulting resources