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Summary/ObjectiveThe Cloud Security & Compliance Architect is responsible for the security architecture, operational security controls, and compliance posture of the organization’s AWS-hosted SaaS platform. This role combines hands-on operational security with strategic responsibility for ensuring the platform meets industry compliance frameworks and security best practices. This position plays a critical role in defining and implementing security standards across the hosted platform including infrastructure security, access control, encryption practices, backup strategies, and regulatory compliance. The role will contribute directly to platform security architecture decisions and ensure the platform maintains compliance with SOC 2 and other industry standards.Essential FunctionsDesign and maintain the security architecture of the AWS-hosted platformEstablish and maintain operational security controls across cloud infrastructure and hosted servicesLead technical decision-making related to platform security standards and security architectureImplement and monitor AWS security configurations including IAM policies, network security groups, and infrastructure access controlsEnsure encryption standards are maintained for data at rest and data in transitMaintain and review backup protocols and disaster recovery proceduresSupport compliance initiatives including SOC 2 and ISO 27000 series frameworksAssist in preparation for external security audits and compliance assessmentsMonitor system logs and security alerts to identify potential security incidents or vulnerabilitiesManage IP access policies and ensure secure network configurations across environmentsCollaborate with engineering and platform teams to integrate security best practices into deployments and infrastructure designEvaluate new security tools and technologies to improve the platform’s security postureSupport incident response procedures related to security events; ensure platform operations align with applicable data protection regulations including considerations for GDPR where applicableAssist in documentation of platform security policies, standards, and proceduresOther related duties as assignedRequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fieldExperience securing AWS cloud environments and infrastructureStrong understanding of cloud security principles including identity management, network security, and encryptionExperience supporting SOC 2 compliance frameworks for hosted SaaS platformsExperience implementing operational security controls in production cloud environmentsKnowledge of vulnerability management and security monitoring practicesUnderstanding of backup and disaster recovery security requirementsAbility to participate in architectural decisions regarding platform security designExperience reviewing and improving cloud security posture across multiple servicesPreferred SkillsExperience with ISO 27001 / ISO 27002 frameworksFamiliarity with GDPR data protection requirementsAWS Security certification or similar security credentialsExperience with cloud security monitoring toolsFamiliarity with geospatial platforms or Esri environmentsExperience securing large-scale SaaS environmentsThis is a remote work from home position.
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