Cyber Security Architect
Remote US-based consulting role delivering cloud security assessments: performs CSPM-driven posture and configuration reviews of Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments, maps gaps to NIST/ISO/CIS, and writes client-ready reports with prioritized remediation plans. Requires US citizenship or permanent residency and ~25% travel.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- US
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Cloud certification (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- Experience delivering cloud security assessments for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and/or AWS, including configuration analysis and remediation planning
- Hands-on experience implementing, migrating, and operating security controls in Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft 365
- Practical knowledge of identity and access management patterns in Microsoft cloud environments (e.g., Entra ID, privileged access)
- Experience implementing security governance and controls supporting compliance and risk management in cloud environments
- Strong written communication skills, able to produce executive summaries and detailed findings
- Willingness to travel approximately 25%
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
Nice to have
- Experience with GCP and Oracle Cloud
- Experience configuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview
- Experience with CSPM tools such as Prisma Cloud or Zscaler Posture Control
- Experience with cloud security posture management and configuration review programs, translating findings into prioritized remediation plans
- Familiarity with security frameworks used in cloud assessments: NIST, ISO, CIS mappings
Full description
Cyber Security Architect, Director
Location: Washington DC, Georgia, New York, Florida, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Washington, Colorado, Virginia, California, Michigan, Maryland, Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Position Summary:
The Cloud Security Architect performs cloud security posture and configuration reviews to identify misconfigurations, security control gaps, support migrations, and opportunities for improvement. This role executes assessment workflows using CSPM-based approaches and delivers clear, prioritized recommendations aligned with client objectives and relevant standards. This is remote based in the United States.
Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Responsibilities:
- Conduct cloud configuration and security posture reviews using CSPM approaches and automated scanning methods aligned with Ankura cloud assessment practices.
- Assess cloud configurations against predefined requirements and map gaps to common standards and regulatory expectations referenced in client deliverables, such as NIST, ISO, and CIS.
- Analyze results and deliver client-ready reports that include prioritized remediation recommendations and actionable roadmaps.
- Support reviews across key cloud security domains commonly covered in cloud assessments, including identity and access, network segmentation, logging and monitoring, workload configuration, and security governance.
- Collaborate with engagement leads and stakeholders to validate findings and ensure recommendations are practical and aligned with the client’s operating model.
- Work with clients and business leaders to support statements of work (SOWs) and engagement delivery.
- Work cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and security stakeholders to drive adoption of cloud security controls and operational improvements.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Cloud Certificate (Azure /AWS/GPC) required
- Experience delivering cloud security assessments for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and/or AWS environments, including configuration analysis and remediation planning; experience with GCP and Oracle Cloud is a plus.
- Experience configuring Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview is a plus.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce structured executive summaries and detailed findings and recommendations.
- Hands-on experience implementing, migrating, and operating security controls in Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft 365 environments.