Cloud Security Architect (Information Security Executive Advisor)

Cloud Security Architect (Information Security Executive Advisor) Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.  Ideal candidates will be able to report to one of our Pulse Point locations in Indianapolis, IN, Mason, OH or Tampa, FL. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Cloud Security Architect (Information Security Executive Advisor) will design, implement, and govern secure cloud architectures across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments. This role will serve as a strategic leader in cloud security, partnering with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to embed security best practices into all stages of cloud adoption and operations.  The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills, enabling them to influence enterprise-wide security strategy while ensuring practical, scalable implementation. How you will make an impact: Designs and enforces secure cloud architecture patterns for AWS and Azure environments. Develops references architectures, guardrails, and best practices aligned with enterprise security policies. Evaluates and recommends cloud-native and third-party security solutions. Defines and drives cloud security strategy, standards, and frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, DevSecOps). Ensures alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST). Establishes security baselines, policies, and architectural reviews. Architects secure IAM strategies including least privilege, RBAC, ABAC, and federation. Implements identity governance across AWS and Azure (Azure AD/Entra ID, IAM roles, policies). Designs solutions for data encryption (at rest/in transit), key management (KMS, Azure Key Vault), and data classification. Ensures secure data handling across services, including storage, databases, and analytics platforms. Secures compute platforms (VMs, containers, serverless) using best practices and tooling. Implements security controls for Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), including runtime protections. Architects and integrates logging, monitoring, and SIEM/SOAR solutions (e.g., Sentinel, Security Hub, Defender). Supports incident response planning and cloud-specific threat modeling. Integrates security into CI/CD pipelines through automated testing, scanning, and policy enforcement. Guides teams on secure coding practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security. Conducts cloud risk assessments, threat modeling, and security reviews. Supports audits and ensures continuous compliance posture. Partners with application, infrastructure, and security teams to drive secure adoption. Mentors engineers and influences security culture across the organization. Establishes architecture oversight and planning for information and network security technologies. Leads development of an information security risk management program that includes business, regulatory, industry practices and technical environment considerations. Establishes strategic vendor relationships for security products and services. Develops enterprise-wide security incident response plans and strategies that includes integration with business, compliance, privacy, and legal constituents and requirements. Provides advanced level engineering design functions. Provides trouble resolution and