Cloud Security Architect
Contract : 6 months + ext
Remote : Canada
Rate : $67-75/hr
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience working in cybersecurity engineering and 3+ years experience in cloud security architecture
- 3+ years in CNAPP working with tools such as Wiz, Defender for Cloud, or Prisma
- Experience with integrating DevSecOps/CI/CD into CNAPP
- Experience with integrating IaC terraform scripts into CNAPP
- Experience with policy architecture and engineering - designing & implementing cloud security policies (Azure Policy initiatives; OPA/Sentinel policy-as-code) and mapping to frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP).
- Experience with Azure security (Entra ID/AAD, RBAC, networking, Key Vault, monitoring).
- Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud services.
- Experience securing Kubernetes containers/clusters in CNAPP
- Familiarity with US/Canadian security requirements to ensure compliance including NIST 800-53 and CIS framework
- Experience writing scripts in Rego or Python within CNAPP to create security policies
- Excellent communication skills, self-starter mentality, and ability to translate technical requirements to business stakeholders
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Microsoft AZ-500, SC-100, SC-200 certifications strongly preferred.
- One of the security certifications, such as CISSP or CCSP.
- DevOps experience with infrastructure, cloud, and application pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with container and image scanning; SAST, DAST; and penetration testing tools.
- Knowledge of large language models (LLMs) and hands-on experience designing and building generative-AI–powered agents.
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Cloud Security Architect based in Canada on a remote basis to join a large HCM client on a 6 month contract. The successful candidate will join the product security team and will provide architectural guidance for the implementation of a CNAPP tool. You’ll drive CNAPP implementation, harden our Azure and AWS footprint, embed security into CI/CD and Terraform workflows, and drive our journey toward FedRAMP, PBMM, and other government-related compliances. Previous experience working as a cloud security architect, implementing/integrating CNAPP tools in multiple environments, and a self-starter mentality is crucial to succeed in this role.