Cloud Security Architect

Contractor

Irvine, California

03 Apr 2026

    Akkodis is seeking a Cloud Security Architect for a Contract with a client in Irvine, CA. The candidate must have strong cloud security architecture expertise with proven hands‑on experience across AWS IAM, WAF, KMS, Guard Duty, and multi‑account Landing Zone security.

    Rate Range: $53/hour to $56/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

    Cloud Security Architect job responsibilities include:

    • Leads cloud security architecture for large‑scale AWS migration programs, ensuring secure Landing Zone implementation and governance guardrails.

    • Designs IAM guardrails, SCPs, encryption models, and centralized logging to enforce multi‑account security controls.

    • Implements WAF policies, firewall rules, network segmentation, and endpoint protections to safeguard applications and workloads.

    • Conducts vulnerability assessments, penetration testing cycles, and coordinates remediation activities across cross‑functional teams.

    • Integrates SIEM platforms with AWS native security services to deliver continuous monitoring and threat detection.

    • Develops security documentation including HLD/LLD designs, risk assessments, and operational runbooks for secure cloud operations.

     

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.

    • 10+ years of overall IT experience with strong hands‑on background in AWS cloud security architecture.

    • Proven expertise in AWS IAM, KMS, WAF, Guard Duty, CloudTrail, Landing Zone security, and multi‑account governance.

    • Strong experience designing secure architectures for large‑scale cloud migrations, including vulnerability assessments, threat monitoring, and implementation of enterprise security controls.

     

    If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.



    Pay Details: $53.00 to $56.00 per hour

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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