Cyber Security Architect, SD

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Position Summary: The Cloud Security Architect performs cloud security posture and configuration reviews to identify misconfigurations, security control gaps, support migrations, and opportunities for improvement.

This role executes assessment workflows using CSPM-based approaches and delivers clear, prioritized recommendations aligned with client objectives and relevant standards. This is remote based in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct cloud configuration and security posture reviews using CSPM approaches and automated scanning methods aligned with Ankura cloud assessment practices.

Assess cloud configurations against predefined requirements and map gaps to common standards and regulatory expectations referenced in client deliverables, such as NIST, ISO, and CIS. Analyze results and deliver client-ready reports that include prioritized remediation recommendations and actionable roadmaps.

Support reviews across key cloud security domains commonly covered in cloud assessments, including identity and access, network segmentation, logging and monitoring, workload configuration, and security governance.

Manage internal and third-party resources as needed for projects and client engagements Collaborate with engagement leads and stakeholders to validate findings and ensure recommendations are practical and aligned with the client’s operating model.

Work with clients and business leaders to support statements of work (SOWs) and engagement delivery. Work cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and security stakeholders to drive adoption of cloud security controls and operational improvements.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience 10+ years of relevant experience Cloud Certificate (Azure /AWS/GPC) required Experience delivering cloud security assessments for Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and/or AWS environments, including configuration analysis and remediation planning; experie