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Austin, TX (Hybrid) Experience:
8+ Years Job Summary The
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
is seeking an experienced
Cloud Security Architect
to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud architectures. This role focuses on
secure-by-design principles across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-enabled systems , ensuring compliance with state and federal cybersecurity frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust architecture, and DevSecOps , with strong experience in AWS environments. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & Design Design and implement
secure cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) Lead
security architecture for microservices, APIs, and containerized environments Perform
threat modeling and risk assessments
for complex systems Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with
NIST 800-53 and Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) Define and enforce
enterprise security policies and standards Support
security audits and regulatory compliance efforts Identity & Access Management Implement
IAM and Zero Trust Architecture
principles Manage identity, authentication, and authorization strategies DevSecOps & Cloud Security Integrate security into
CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines Configure and manage
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools Secure APIs, containers, and cloud workloads Data Security & Protection Implement data protection strategies for
PII, PHI, and sensitive data Ensure encryption, access controls, and secure data handling Collaboration & Leadership Work with engineering, DevOps, and security teams Present
risk assessments and security strategies to leadership Provide guidance on secure system design and modernization initiatives Required Skills & Qualifications 8+ years
of experience in
information xywuqvp security and systems architecture Strong expertise in: Cloud security (AWS preferred) IAM & Zero Trust Architecture Threat modeling Securing APIs, microservices, and containers Experience with: NIST 800-53 and Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF) CSPM tools DevSecOps / CI-CD security integration Strong understanding of
enterprise security architecture and compliance Preferred Skills Experience securing
AI/LLM-based systems Knowledge of
data protection for PII/PHI Experience presenting to
executive leadership Certifications such as: CISSP CISM AWS Certified Security
Languages
- English
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