Cloud Architect – Security & Guardrails (AWS/Azure)

capco· Tech & Engineering
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📍 Poland - Warsaw

About this role

CAPCO POLAND 

*We are looking for Poland based candidate. 

 

At Capco, we specialize in management consulting and technology transformation for the financial services industry. We combine innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to help our clients navigate complex change, deliver meaningful outcomes, and build future-ready organizations.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and inclusive. We empower our people to challenge the status quo, take ownership, and make an impact from day one.

As we continue to expand our Cloud and Cybersecurity capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect – Security & Guardrails (AWS/Azure) to help shape and secure enterprise-scale cloud environments.

 

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Architect to provide cloud security architecture services across enterprise AWS and Azure environments.

This role goes beyond traditional cloud architecture. You will design and implement robust defense-in-depth security frameworks, establish automated compliance guardrails, integrate advanced security platforms, and drive cloud security governance across complex environments.

Working at the intersection of Cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Security Operations, you will contribute to ensuring cloud platforms remain secure, compliant, resilient, and continuously monitored.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Cloud Security Governance & Guardrails

    • Design, implement, and enforce security baselines and preventative guardrails across AWS and Azure environments.
    • Develop governance frameworks leveraging:
      • AWS Organizations
      • Service Control Policies (SCPs)
      • AWS Control Tower
      • Azure Policy
      • Azure Landing Zones
    • Ensure alignment with internal security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

    SIEM, Monitoring & Logging Architecture

    • Design and optimize multi-cloud logging and monitoring strategies.
    • Build scalable telemetry pipelines integrating:
      • AWS CloudTrail
      • Amazon GuardDuty
      • Azure Activity Logs
      • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
    • Enable centralized visibility through enterprise SIEM platforms such as:
      • Microsoft Sentinel
      • Splunk
    • Support real-time threat detection, correlation, investigation, and alerting capabilities.

    Endpoint & Workload Protection

    • Define architecture and deployment strategies for:
      • EDR/XDR solutions
      • Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
    • Secure virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes environments, and serverless workloads across cloud platforms.
    • Collaborate with Security Operations teams to enhance threat detection and response.

    Vulnerability & Security Posture Management

    • Implement and optimize Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) capabilities.
    • Establish enterprise vulnerability management processes across cloud assets.
    • Enable continuous security scanning for:
      • Cloud misconfigurations
      • Infrastructure vulnerabilities
      • Container images
      • Operating systems
    • Develop automated remediation workflows and security playbooks.

    Identity & Access Security

    • Design and enforce Zero-Trust security principles.
    • Strengthen Identity and Access Management (IAM) governance across cloud platforms.
    • Implement:
      • Just-In-Time (JIT) access
      • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
      • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
      • Federated identity solutions
    • Partner with security stakeholders to reduce privileged access risks.

    Security Technology Integration

    • Evaluate, deploy, and govern best-in-class cloud security technologies.
    • Integrate third-party security platforms including:
      • CyberArk
      • Wiz
      • Palo Alto Prisma Cloud
      • CrowdStrike
      • Other strategic security tooling
    • Drive consistent security controls and operational excellence across the cloud ecosystem.

     

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Extensive experience designing and securing enterprise-scale AWS and Azure environments.Deep knowledge of cloud-native security services, controls, and governance frameworks.Hands-on expertise with:
    • SIEM platforms
    • EDR/XDR technologies
    • Vulnerability management solutions
    • CSPM tools
    Strong experience implementing:
    • Azure Policy
    • AWS Control Tower
    • Service Control Policies (SCPs)
    • Cloud governance frameworks
    Advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills, particularly with Terraform.Experience embedding security controls into CI/CD and cloud deployment pipelines.Strong understanding of:
    • Modern cyber threats
    • MITRE ATT&CK framework
    • Cloud attack vectors
    • Security monitoring and incident response processes
    Proven ability to collaborate effectively with:
    • Cloud Engineering teams
    • Security Operations Centers (SOC)
    • Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions
    Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


We offer a flexible collaboration model based on a B2B contract, with the opportunity to work on diverse projects.

Recruitment Process:

  1. HR Interview with the recruiter
  2. Technical Interview
  3. Client Interview 
  4. Feedback and offer

 

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