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.

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 clear, 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

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 current assessments are scoped

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