Cloud Security Architect Our client is engaging a Contract Cloud Security Architect to define, implement, and embed cloud security controls across a fast-scaling SaaS platform. This is a delivery-focused role aimed at securing cloud infrastructure while enabling rapid engineering output. 6 month Contract | Full time Location: Fully remote Start: ASAP Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities: Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP. Build identity and access management models aligned to zero-trust principles. Secure CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows. Perform cloud risk assessments and threat modeling. Advise engineering teams on secure cloud design patterns. Required Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in cloud security architecture roles. Strong background securing cloud-native and SaaS environments. Experience with IAM, container security, and Kubernetes. Hands-on with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Ability to operate autonomously and influence engineering teams.