Cloud Architect

Role Overview

Take2 Consulting is hiring a Cloud Security Architect (Senior) to lead the strategic vision for securing a large-scale multi-cloud ecosystem (AWS, Azure, and GCP). The role centers on scalable, automated security frameworks that protect critical infrastructure, applications, and AI-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead Zero Trust security architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Build automated guardrails and “Security as Code” frameworks using Terraform and cloud-native tooling
• Architect security controls for AI/ML pipelines and LLM-integrated applications
• Implement and oversee CNAPP/CSPM solutions for real-time cloud posture visibility
• Perform advanced threat modeling and resilience planning for cloud-native systems
• Act as the lead security advisor to Cloud Architecture and Engineering teams
• Drive automated compliance initiatives aligned to NIST and CIS benchmarks
• Transition environments toward Zero Standing Privilege and reduce detection times via AI-driven threat monitoring

Technical Environment

• AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center
• CIEM, JIT access, OIDC/SAML
• Terraform, SOAR, Python, Go, Bash
• SAST/DAST/SCA integrations within CI/CD pipelines
• SD-WAN, Cloud WAF, ZTNA, Zero Trust architectures

Requirements

• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 6+ years architecting secure cloud environments
• Strong DevSecOps and enterprise cloud security experience at scale
• Experience securing AI/ML and cloud-native applications
• Ability to communicate security strategy and risk to executive leadership and technical teams
• US Citizen or Green Card holder
• Ability to pass background, drug, and credit screening
• Clearance eligibility required

Preferred

• Relevant industry certifications (not specified)