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Job Title : Senior Cloud Security Architect Location: Trenton, NJ- Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote Duration: 3+ Months (with potential for extension based on need) Must attend interview ONSITE Must have one of these or related AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) 10+ years of cloud security experience with demonstrated expertise across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments • Government sector experience (state or local government strongly preferred) • DevSecOps implementation expertise with proven track record of successful integrations • Cloud security certifications including AWS Certified Security – Specialty and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) • REQUIRED – AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) • REQUIRED – Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team. What You’ll Do • Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments • Assess current cloud security posture and identify security gaps, vulnerabilities, risks, and improvement opportunities • Develop and maintain an enterprise security framework aligned with organizational, regulatory, and government requirements • Create a DevSecOps roadmap that integrates security controls throughout the software development lifecycle • Define and document security processes, procedures, standards, and best practices • Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on cloud security architecture, risk management, and security governance • Partner with IT leadership and stakeholders to support secure cloud adoption and modernization initiatives • Establish security controls and operational processes that support scalable development and cloud operations • Develop implementation plans and phased approaches for cloud security and DevSecOps initiatives • Create training materials, documentation, and knowledge transfer resources to support internal teams • Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentoring to build internal cloud security capabilities • Collaborate with technical teams to improve security practices across development, infrastructure, and operations • Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives • Deliver security standards, policy documentation, roadmaps, operational procedures, and related project deliverables • Work independently while maintaining close alignment with organizational priorities and leadership objectives What You’ll Need 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 Interested candidates send your resume to alex@amtexenterprises.com

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Job Title : Senior Cloud Security Architect
Location: Trenton, NJ- Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote
Duration: 3+ Months (with potential for extension based on need)
Must attend interview ONSITE
Must have one of these or related
AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
10+ years of cloud security experience with demonstrated expertise across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
DevSecOps implementation expertise with proven track record of successful integrations
Cloud security certifications including AWS Certified Security – Specialty and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
REQUIRED – AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03)
REQUIRED – Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our IT team.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement enterprise cloud security standards, policies, and governance frameworks for AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments

Nice-to-haves

Government sector experience (state or local government strongly 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
Interested candidates send your resume to alex@amtexenterprises.com

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