Cloud Security Architect, Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

About Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our industry-based consulting approach helps clients build, modernize, and operate secure, scalable, and resilient technology platforms.

Role Summary

The Cloud Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing secure cloud architectures that align with business objectives and compliance requirements. This role leads cloud security strategy, risk assessment, and control implementation across multi-cloud environments to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Define, document, and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses for cloud platforms.
Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
Evaluate, select, and recommend cloud security tools and technologies.
Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance frameworks, including CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Lead investigation and response to cloud security incidents and breaches.
Provide security architecture guidance and enablement to technical and business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

7–11 years of experience in cloud security, enterprise architecture, or related disciplines.
Deep expertise in cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Strong knowledge of cloud-native and enterprise architecture principles.
Experience securing containerized and cloud-native workloads.
Proven ability to design secure, scalable cloud environments aligned to business and compliance needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud security certifications such as CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or CISSP.
Experience with multi-cloud security governance and risk management.
Demonstrated ability to define cloud security strategies and incident response models at an enterprise level.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our office in Blue Ash, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Legal & Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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