Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Architect

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

. Define, evolve, and evangelize cloud security architectures, reference designs, and guardrails across hybrid and multi-cloud environments .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and securing cloud environments, with a strong focus on Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust principles, and Infrastructure as Code. Capable of translating compliance requirements into scalable security architectures while collaborating effectively across teams.

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Cloud Security Architecture DesignIdentity and Access ManagementInfrastructure as CodeZero Trust PrinciplesDevSecOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Cloud SecurityCybersecurityIaaS SecurityPaaS SecurityContainer SecurityServerless SecurityThreat ModelingSecurity Controls DesignAutomated DeploymentsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing DecisionsAdvisory SkillsCommunication

Industry Keywords

CMMCFedRAMPControlled Unclassified InformationHybrid CloudMulti-CloudCloud-Native ArchitecturesSecurity OperationsIncident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, evolve, and evangelize cloud security architectures, reference designs, and guardrails across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Establish and maintain security standards and architectural patterns for cloud-native services, containerized workloads, serverless architectures, and identity-driven access models
Embed security into Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and platform capabilities
Partner with cloud platform, application, and development teams on architectural guidance, threat modeling, and design reviews aligned with Zero Trust principles
Design and guide implementation of identity and access architectures, including IAM, least-privilege access, and continuous validation
Collaborate with Security Operations and Incident Response teams to support detection, response, and recovery
Advise architects and engineering teams on cloud security trade-offs, patterns, and best practices aligned with business risk tolerance
Monitor evolving cloud security threats, architectures, and industry trends to improve standards and architectural guidance
Advance Molex’s cloud security strategy and Zero Trust posture across its global manufacturing ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with significant experience designing and securing cloud environments
Strong experience securing IaaS and PaaS platforms in hybrid or multi-cloud environments
Experience designing security controls that scale across multiple accounts
Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, including containers, microservices, and serverless workloads
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and embedding security controls into automated deployments
Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts and Zero Trust principles
Experience partnering with development and platform teams on secure design, threat modeling, and DevSecOps practices
Hands-on experience securing serverless, containerized, and API-driven workloads at scale
Direct experience supporting aerospace and defense or defense-adjacent workloads, including securing hybrid enclaves for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Ability to translate compliance and regulatory requirements into scalable architectural patterns, automated controls, and guardrails
Strong understanding of identity-first and Zero Trust architectures in environments with elevated regulatory and audit expectations
Ability to influence secure design decisions across teams without relying on enforcement or gatekeeping
Experience partnering with engineering, platform, and compliance teams to balance delivery velocity with regulatory obligations
Experience designing and operating cloud security architectures in regulated environments, including practical application of CMMC and FedRAMP requirements within enterprise and hybrid cloud environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Flexible work environment
Employee diversity and inclusion support
Military Ready and Second Chance employer programs