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Principal Azure Cloud Security Architect
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as Principal Azure Cloud Security Architect, and find your superpower. We need you!
We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Azure Cloud Security Architect for our Cybersecurity team. This position can be located in Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, or Waltham, MA (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Cloud Security organization, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do
As Principal Cloud Security Architect, you'll own the security architecture and operational security posture of Azure, working directly in the platform to design and implement controls, monitor risk, drive continuous remediation, and to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. You'll serve as a senior technical authority for cloud security, balancing architectural leadership with hands-on execution, and ensuring measurable risk reduction across cloud environments and workloads. You'll combine excellent relationship and collaboration skills, deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud providers and emerging cloud security technologies, proficiency with DevOps and automation, and a practical approach to real-world risk reduction to solve complex security problems. Key responsibilities include the following:
- Design and implement secure Azure cloud architecture, including network segmentation, access controls, and secure account and subscription architecture
- Assist with the selection, and lead the implementation of security solutions across Azure, AWS, and other major cloud providers
- Develop, implement, and socialize technical patterns, standards and guidance for cloud infrastructure and applications
- Own and administer the Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), including hands-on administration and configuration of the CNAPP solution, prioritizing findings, and driving remediation activities
- Monitor cloud security posture and conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts
- Automate security policies and workflows using scripting languages and cloud native security tools to improve efficiency and scalability
- Assist with incident response activities for cloud-related security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-mortem analysis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business project teams, cloud platform and engineering teams, DevOps, Compliance) to integrate security practices into cloud deployments
About you
- Extensive hands-on experience with Azure and familiarity with other major cloud providers (AWS, GCP) and security tools and technologies (Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center, CNAPP tools, etc.)
- Deep understanding of cloud security concepts, including network security, data protection, identity management, and threat modeling across major cloud providers
- Strong security foundations including experience with network security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, security operations, and application security; fundamental security concepts such as encryption, secure protocols and best in class solutions
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and security orchestration
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse IT and business stakeholders
- Familiarity with ICS/SCADA/OT environments and architecture, along with industry-relevant standards such as NIST, CIS benchmarks, CSA CCM, and NERC CIP
Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!
Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.
Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.
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Salary
- Dowstate NY $184,000 - $216,000 a year
- Massachusetts $172,000 - $202,000 a year
Salary is commensurate with experience and location.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Principal Azure Cloud Security Architect
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as Principal Azure Cloud Security Architect, and find your superpower. We need you!
We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Principal Azure Cloud Security Architect for our Cybersecurity team. This position can be located in Brooklyn, NY, Hicksville, NY, or Waltham, MA (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Maine). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Cloud Security organization, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do
As Principal Cloud Security Architect, you'll own the security architecture and operational security posture of Azure, working directly in the platform to design and implement controls, monitor risk, drive continuous remediation, and to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. You'll serve as a senior technical authority for cloud security, balancing architectural leadership with hands-on execution, and ensuring measurable risk reduction across cloud environments and workloads. You'll combine excellent relationship and collaboration skills, deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud providers and emerging cloud security technologies, proficiency with DevOps and automation, and a practical approach to real-world risk reduction to solve complex security problems. Key responsibilities include the following:
- Design and implement secure Azure cloud architecture, including network segmentation, access controls, and secure account and subscription architecture
- Assist with the selection, and lead the implementation of security solutions across Azure, AWS, and other major cloud providers
- Develop, implement, and socialize technical patterns, standards and guidance for cloud infrastructure and applications
- Own and administer the Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), including hands-on administration and configuration of the CNAPP solution, prioritizing findings, and driving remediation activities
- Monitor cloud security posture and conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts
- Automate security policies and workflows using scripting languages and cloud native security tools to improve efficiency and scalability
- Assist with incident response activities for cloud-related security incidents, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-mortem analysis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business project teams, cloud platform and engineering teams, DevOps, Compliance) to integrate security practices into cloud deployments
About you
- Extensive hands-on experience with Azure and familiarity with other major cloud providers (AWS, GCP) and security tools and technologies (Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center, CNAPP tools, etc.)
- Deep understanding of cloud security concepts, including network security, data protection, identity management, and threat modeling across major cloud providers
- Strong security foundations including experience with network security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, security operations, and application security; fundamental security concepts such as encryption, secure protocols and best in class solutions
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and security orchestration
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse IT and business stakeholders
- Familiarity with ICS/SCADA/OT environments and architecture, along with industry-relevant standards such as NIST, CIS benchmarks, CSA CCM, and NERC CIP
Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!
Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.
Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.
LI-CL1 #LI-HYBRID
Salary
- Dowstate NY $184,000 - $216,000 a year
- Massachusetts $172,000 - $202,000 a year
Salary is commensurate with experience and location.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
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Who's Hiring
- Capgemini4
- Goldman Sachs4
- Amazon Web Services3
- Molex3
- American Heart Association2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software44
- Banking & Financial Services16
- Investment & Asset Management8
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Electronics & Hardware7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud security architect jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or a cloud-provider security specialty credential
- Hands-on experience designing security architectures for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Deep knowledge of zero-trust principles, identity and access management, and network segmentation
- Experience with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or PCI-DSS
- Ability to communicate security risk and architecture decisions to executive and engineering stakeholders
Tips for Your Cloud Security Architect Job Search
Map certifications to the job description
Cloud security architect roles frequently split on certification expectations. CISSP and CCSP signal enterprise security leadership, while AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate signal hands-on cloud depth. Match the certifications you hold to openings that reflect that orientation rather than applying broadly.
Quantify architecture decisions in your resume
Hiring managers for this role expect evidence of scope, not just titles. Replace vague bullets with specifics about workload size, the frameworks you applied, and the security gaps your designs closed. Architects who describe outcomes get shortlisted more consistently than those who list responsibilities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cloud security architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by compliance domain
Many cloud security architect roles are specialized around a regulatory environment: FedRAMP and ITAR for government contractors, HIPAA and HITRUST for healthcare, PCI-DSS for financial services. Targeting openings aligned to compliance environments where you have direct experience dramatically improves your signal-to-noise in applications.
Prepare a threat-modeling walkthrough for interviews
Technical interviews for this role consistently include a live architecture review or threat-modeling exercise. Practice walking an interviewer through your decision process on a past design, covering the threat surface you identified, the controls you selected, and the tradeoffs you accepted. Fluency here separates candidates in final rounds.
Negotiate scope and cloud platform coverage
When you reach the offer stage, clarify whether the role is single-cloud or multi-cloud, and whether you own security design end-to-end or advise engineering teams. These structural differences affect career trajectory significantly, and clarifying them before you accept prevents misaligned expectations after you start.
Cloud Security Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cloud security architects?
The companies hiring the most cloud security architects right now include Capgemini, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon Web Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in defense contracting, large financial institutions, and hyperscale cloud providers.
How many cloud security architect jobs are remote?
About 44% of cloud security architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible senior technical roles in security. Sub-specializations in cloud-native security engineering and compliance advisory tend to skew most remote, while roles tied to classified environments or on-premises infrastructure are typically on-site.
How do you become a cloud security architect?
Start by building hands-on cloud engineering experience on at least one major platform, then layer in dedicated security knowledge through a role such as cloud security engineer or security operations analyst. Earn a security certification like CISSP or CCSP to validate foundational knowledge, then pursue a cloud-provider security specialty credential. Move toward architecture by taking ownership of design decisions, threat modeling, and cross-team security reviews in your current role before applying at the architect level.
Can you get a cloud security architect job with limited experience?
Stepping directly into a cloud security architect title with limited experience is uncommon, but accelerated paths exist. Candidates who combine a cloud engineering background with a strong security certification portfolio and a demonstrable side project, such as a public threat model or a documented migration they secured, consistently compete for associate or junior architect roles. Targeting companies that use titles like cloud security engineer III or senior cloud security engineer is often a more realistic entry point that leads to architect-level work within a year or two.
What does the cloud security architect interview process look like?
The process typically runs across three to five rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your architecture philosophy and past scope. A technical round then presents a cloud architecture scenario you are asked to secure or review for vulnerabilities. Many companies add a threat-modeling or whiteboard exercise and a final round with cross-functional stakeholders, sometimes including a CISO or VP of Engineering, where communication and business alignment are evaluated as much as technical depth.
Where can I find and apply to cloud security architect jobs?
You can find and apply to cloud security architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. No detours to other platforms are needed.
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