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Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to define and lead security architecture across multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform) and AI/Generative AI (GenAI) workloads. This role will be responsible for designing secure cloud and AI architectures, establishing governance and guardrails, and partnering with engineering, data, and AI teams to securely enable innovation at scale. The ideal candidate possesses deep cloud security expertise, strong architectural leadership, and recognized industry certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, and cloud-provider security credentials, with at least 8 years of hands-on experience in cloud security architecture. Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Security Architecture & Strategy1. Design and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient security architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.2. Define cloud and AI security reference architectures, patterns, and standards covering IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless, and AI platforms.3. Lead security architecture reviews for cloud and AI initiatives, ensuring consistency, defense-in-depth, and least-privilege design.4. Managed AI services (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, GCP Vertex AI), self-hosted and open-source models Identity, Network, and Data Security1. Architect IAM strategies for cloud and AI services (human, workload, and service identities).2. Design network security architectures (segmentation, private endpoints, service perimeters, Zero Trust).3. Define data protection and key management strategies for cloud and AI workloads, including encryption, KMS/HSM, BYOK/HYOK, and secrets management. Risk Management, Compliance & AI Governance1. Ensure cloud and AI architectures align with security and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS, GDPR, etc.).2. Contribute to AI governance programs, including:1. Responsible AI and ethical AI principles2. Model risk management and lifecycle controls3. Compliance with emerging AI regulations and standards (e.g., NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act readiness)3. Support threat modeling, risk assessments, and control mapping for both cloud and AI systems. Security Engineering & Automation (DevSecOps / MLOps)1. Embed security into CI/CD and MLOps pipelines for cloud and AI workloads.2. Promote infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code for consistent security enforcement.3. Define detection and response strategies using cloud-native and AI-aware security tooling, including logging, SIEM integration, and anomaly detection. Leadership & Collaboration1. Serve as a senior security authority and trusted advisor for cloud, platform, data, and AI engineering teams.2. Mentor engineers and architects on cloud and AI security best practices.3. Evaluate and recommend cloud, AI, and security platforms and third-party solutions. Required Qualifications Experience1. 8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, security engineering, or related roles.2. Demonstrated experience securing multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).3. Hands-on experience designing security controls for AI/ML or GenAI workloads in production environments. Certifications (Required)1. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)2. CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)3. Cloud security certifications, such as:1. AWS Certified Security – Specialty2. Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (Associate or Expert)3. Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Technical Skills1. Deep expertise in:1. Cloud IAM, networking, logging, and security services2. Encryption, PKI, KMS/HSM, and secrets management3. Kubernetes and container security2. Strong understanding of:1. AI/ML pipelines, GenAI architectures, and model lifecycle2. AI-specific threat models and mitigations3. DevSecOps and secure MLOps practices Preferred Qualifications1. Experience securing regulated or high-risk environments (financial services, healthcare, government).2. Familiarity with Zero Trust and privacy-enhancing technologies.3. Knowledge of AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 23894, EU AI Act).4. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive stakeholders.

The annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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