Cloud Security Architect (Wiz + Azure)

Job Description

Company: TalenXis

Pay Rate: $90 – $95/hour on W2 (Without Benefits)

Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Location: Allentown, PA (1 Day Onsite / Week)

Ideal Candidate:
• A hands-on Cloud Security Architect/Engineer with deep expertise in Wiz, Azure Security, Automation, CSPM, and Cloud Infrastructure Security, capable of driving both architecture and implementation efforts.

Key Requirements:
• Wiz experience is mandatory.
• Strong Azure Cloud Security expertise.
• Experience with Azure automation/scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, etc.)
• 10+ years of cloud cybersecurity experience.
• Hands-on cloud security engineering and architecture.

Responsibilities:
• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Develop and support Wiz-driven cloud automation.
• Manage and optimize CSPM, Container Security, IAM, and Cloud Security controls.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with NIST and CIS frameworks.
• Lead cloud incident response and remediation efforts.
• Partner with DevOps teams to secure CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Review cloud environments, identify security gaps, and implement mitigation strategies.

Technical Skills:
• Azure security services (Entra ID/Azure AD, VMs, Networking, NSGs, Firewalls, Functions, VNETs, VPNs, ExpressRoute)
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Intune, Identity & Access Management
• Kubernetes, Containers, Serverless technologies
• CI/CD security and DevOps practices
• PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar automation tools

Preferred Skills:
• Python, .NET, or Java
• Azure security testing experience
• Azure certifications such as AZ-500 and AZ-104

Source: LinkedIn