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 evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes real systems measurably safer.

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 evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes real systems measurably safer.

This is a fully remote, versatile contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, spot design flaws others miss, and communicate complex risks with clarity.

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote

Focus: Cloud security architecture assessment across AWS, Azure, and GCP

What You'll Do

Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and design weaknesses

Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies for privilege risks and misconfigurations

Identify insecure patterns, architectural anti-patterns, and long-term security design flaws

Produce clear, structured documentation of findings with prioritized mitigation guidance





Validate alignment with industry security frameworks and established best practices

Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns

Must-Have
Who You Are

Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture — you've assessed real environments at scale

Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service models across major providers

Ability to translate complex architectural findings into clear, structured written assessments

Sharp instincts for identifying what's misconfigured, overprivileged, or structurally unsound

Nice To Have

Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated sectors

Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, CSA CCM, or SOC 2 / FedRAMP requirements

Background in cloud-native security tooling, CSPM platforms, or infrastructure-as-code review

Why Join Us

Work on high-impact, technically challenging security assessments that matter

Fully remote and async-friendly — structure your work around your schedule

Freelance autonomy with meaningful, substantive engagements

Contribute expertise that directly improves the security posture of real-world cloud environments

Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across new assessments and projects

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