AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

Cloud Security Architect

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • 7-9 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security.
  • Hands-on experience designing and securing diverse cloud environments (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification is required.
  • Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional and CISSP.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain cloud security architecture standards for various environments.
  • Evaluate cloud solutions for compliance with security principles and organizational risk.
  • Identify and recommend mitigation strategies for cloud security risks.
  • Advise on secure configurations throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with engineering and DevOps for secure cloud native designs and automation.
  • Establish monitoring and alerting for threat detection in the cloud.
  • Enable awareness and compliance by sharing technical guidance with teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced cloud security technologies.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams on cloud security integration.
  • Exposure to multi-cloud environments and diverse service models.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Cloud Security Architect

The Cloud Security Architect designs and governs secure cloud architectures that protect organizational data, applications, and platforms. They embed security into cloud strategy and solution delivery, ensuring cloud environments are resilient, compliant, and aligned with business and risk objectives. The Architect partners across engineering, security, and compliance teams to define standards, assess risks, and guide secure adoption of cloud and cloud native capabilities.

What You'll do

Design and Govern Secure Cloud Architectures
• Define and maintain cloud security architecture standards and patterns for public, private, and hybrid environments.
• Evaluate cloud solution designs to ensure alignment with security principles and organizational risk posture.
• Identify cloud security risks and recommend mitigation approaches that support business and technology goals.
• Advise teams on secure configuration and design decisions throughout the system lifecycle
• Demonstrate experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud solutions is a requirement
• Automate, provision and manage cloud resources across multiple environments with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles

Integrate Security into Cloud Delivery and Operations
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into cloud native designs, automation, and deployment workflows.
• Establish monitoring and alerting requirements to support visibility, threat detection, and incident response in cloud environments.
• Support cloud-related investigations by providing architectural insight and recommending remediation approaches.
• Promote consistent implementation of cloud security requirements across teams and environments.

Enable Cloud Security Awareness and Collaboration
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to engineers and security team members.
• Partner with compliance stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions meet internal policies and regulatory expectations

What You'll Need

Education Level
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field.

OR
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field.


Work Experience

Years of Experience
  • 7-9 years of experience in cybersecurity, including hands-on cloud security work and experience
  • designing and securing cloud environments across multiple service models (e.g., SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency

Licenses and Certifications
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty - Required
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional - Preferred
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Preferred
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Manager Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Proficiency: Broad understanding of cloud security concepts, architectures, and shared responsibility models.
  • Skilled Experience with cloud automation and provisioning approaches (e.g., infrastructure as code principles).
  • Skilled Familiarity with monitoring, detection, and security operations practices related to cloud services.

About AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is a cooperative agricultural credit bank that provides financial services to farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners. The bank was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is a part of the Farm Credit System, which is a nationwide network of borrower-owned lending institutions that provide credit to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The bank offers a range of financial services, including loans, leases, and crop insurance. AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is committed to supporting rural communities and promoting agriculture in the United States.
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