Cloud Security Architect

Title: Cloud Security Architect with CISSP Certification (only W2 Position – No C2C Accepted)

Description: STG is a SEI CMMi Level 5 company with several Fortune 500 and State Government clients. STG has an opening for Cloud Security Architect with CISSP Certification.

Please note that this project assignment is with our own direct clients. We do not go through any vendors. STG only does business with direct end clients. This is expected to be a long-term position. STG will provide immigration and permanent residency sponsorship assistance to those candidates who need it.

Position Description:

Client is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect / Engineer. This role is responsible for deploying, operationalizing, and maturing application level security capabilities in alignment with global Architecture & Engineering (AE) strategy.

The ideal candidate is a deep technical expert who can identify, assess, and remediate application security risks, while partnering closely with development teams, cloud engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Application Security

• Deploy and operate application security capabilities, tools, and standardized requirements across the region.

• Identify, analyze, and document application level vulnerabilities in a systematic and repeatable manner.

• Communicate identified risks and mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate with development teams and market units to coordinate and track remediation activities.

• Provide hands-on support for secure design, remediation efforts, and secure SDLC practices.

• Report on remediation progress, risk posture, and compliance readiness.

• Deliver targeted application security training and awareness sessions.

• Support deployment and monitoring of applications hosted in Microsoft Azure.

• Explain and support application authentication and authorization concepts.

Secure Profiling & Threat Modeling:

• Identify and document application threats using STRIDE, C4 modeling, and MITRE methodologies.

• Build data flow diagrams and comprehensive threat models for critical applications.

• Provide actionable security recommendations based on threat modeling outputs.

• Maintain tracking and coordination of remediation activities resulting from secure profiling engagements.

Identity & Access Architecture

• Design secure authentication and authorization models using:

o OAuth 2.0

o OpenID Connect (OIDC)

o SAML 2.0

• Implement secure integrations with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

•JWT token validation

o Managed identities

o Service-to-service authentication

o RBAC and Conditional Access

o Secure API authorization

Azure Cloud Security

• Secure Azure-native workloads, including App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and Virtual Machines.

• Architect secure network configurations: NSGs, private endpoints, firewalls.

• Implement secrets management with Azure Key Vault.

• Use Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy for governance and continuous security improvement.

• Ensure observability and monitoring via Log Analytics and Sentinel.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, engineering or related disciplines

Cloud Security Architect is based in Fort Worth, TX. A great opportunity to experience the corporate environment leading personal career growth.

Resume Submittal Instructions: Interested/qualified candidates should email their word formatted resumes to Vasavi Konda – vasavi.konda(.@)stgit.com and/or contact @(Two-Four-Eight) Seven- One-Two – Six-Seven-Two-Five (@248.712.6725). In the subject line of the email please include: First and Last Name: Cloud Security Architect.

For more information about STG, please visit us at www.stgit.com.

Sincerely,

Vasavi Konda| Recruiting Specialist

“Opportunities don't happen, you create them.”

Systems Technology Group (STG)

3001 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 500

Troy, Michigan 48084

Phone: @(Two-Four-Eight) Seven- One-Two – Six-Seven-Two-Five: @248.712.6725(O)

Email: vasavi.konda(.@)stgit.com