Senior Cloud Security Architect (Independent)

Title: Senior Cloud Security Architect

Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 months from candidate's start date with potential extension

Client: State of NJ

Payrate: W2/C2C/1099

Must: In-person Interview for Final Round | Healthcare Domian

Certifications Required: AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) | Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Required:

·       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