About The Role

What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the architectures that power modern enterprises? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to assess large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver the kind of structured, actionable guidance that actually moves the needle on security posture.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. If you have serious cloud security chops and a sharp eye for what can go wrong — this is the work you've been waiting for.

What You'll Do

- Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and structural weaknesses
- Review IAM configurations, permission models, network segmentation, and resource policies in depth
- Identify misconfigurations, privilege escalation risks, and insecure architectural patterns
- Produce explicit, structured reports documenting architectural flaws and prioritised mitigation guidance
- Validate cloud environments against recognised security frameworks and industry best practices
- Support recurring assessments across evolving cloud environments and deployment patterns

Must-Have

Who You Are

- Deep,



hands-on experience in cloud security architecture — you've seen what breaks and you know why
- Strong command of IAM design, network architecture, and cloud service models across major providers
- Ability to translate complex security findings into clear, structured documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
- Methodical and thorough — you don't miss things, and you explain what you find with precision

Nice To Have

- Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated industries
- Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or cloud-native security tools
- Background in security consulting, red team assessments, or enterprise architecture reviews

Why Join Us

- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule from anywhere
- Freelance autonomy with meaningful, high-impact technical engagements
- Work on complex, real-world cloud environments that actually challenge your skills
- Contribute findings that drive lasting security improvements at scale
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessments are scoped

📌 Principal Cloud Security Architect (Canada)
🏢 Alignerr
📍 Canada