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Location:
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
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
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 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
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Languages
- English
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