Cloud Security Architect

Location : Wilmington, DE

Duration 12-24+Months

Type: Hybrid (onsite 3 day a week)

Must have:

• 10 years of experience in IT with a focus on Cyber Security and Cloud security services
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Certified Security Specialist) preferred.
• Hands-on administrative experience with Windows Server, Linux, Oracle DB, and SQL/Server technologies.
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At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a mission to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines. Our IT team is at the heart of enabling this mission-leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower innovation, enhance security, and protect our most valuable assets. We are seeking a Cloud Security Architect to help shape and secure our cloud-first strategy across a global enterprise.

Role Summary

As a Cloud Security Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing robust cloud security solutions across AstraZeneca's multi-cloud environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to technology and business leaders, ensuring our cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud) are secure, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cloud security architectures for AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud environments.
• Lead security architecture reviews and risk assessments for cloud-native applications and hybrid infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and operations teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Provide security guidance during cloud migrations, infrastructure deployments, and system upgrades.
• Evaluate and implement cloud-native and third-party security tools for identity management, data protection, threat detection, and logging.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud security, guiding teams on best practices and secure configurations.
• Lead incident response efforts and forensic investigations related to cloud environments.
• Maintain deep knowledge of security trends, threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes affecting cloud services.
• Partner with compliance, legal, and audit teams to ensure alignment with NIST, SANS, GDPR, HIPAA, and other applicable frameworks.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a culture of security awareness across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on Cybersecurity and Cloud Security.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Security Architecture roles.
• Proven experience leading security initiatives, projects, and cross-functional teams.
• Extensive expertise in network security architecture, protocols, and engineering.
• Strong understanding of risk management, vulnerability mitigation, and threat modeling.
• Proficiency with tools such as SIEM, DLP, IRM, endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability scanners.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Familiarity with industry security standards (NIST, SANS, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and security operations best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing security for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Understanding of zero-trust architecture and cloud access security brokers (CASBs).
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of container security and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Docker.

Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), SSO, and federated identity solutions