Principal Cloud Security Architect
$40–80/hr
Remote coding contract with Alignerr, $40–80/hr. Posted Oct 23.
$40–80/hr
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- Pay
- About typicalTops out at $80/hr. The typical top rate across 237 priced coding listings is $90/hr.
- Getting in
- Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).
- Freshness
- RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
About the Role
What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the architectures that power modern enterprises? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes real systems measurably safer.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, spot design flaws others miss, and communicate complex risks with clarity.
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Focus: Cloud security architecture assessment across AWS, Azure, and GCP
What You'll Do
- Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and design weaknesses
- Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies for privilege risks and misconfigurations
- Identify insecure patterns, architectural anti-patterns, and long-term security design flaws
- Produce clear, structured documentation of findings with prioritized mitigation guidance
- Validate alignment with industry security frameworks and established best practices
- Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns
Who You Are
Must-Have:
- Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture — you've assessed real environments at scale
- Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service models across major providers
- Ability to translate complex architectural findings into clear, structured written assessments
- Sharp instincts for identifying what's misconfigured, overprivileged, or structurally unsound
Nice to Have:
- Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated sectors
- Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, CSA CCM, or SOC 2 / FedRAMP requirements
- Background in cloud-native security tooling, CSPM platforms, or infrastructure-as-code review
Why Join Us
- Work on high-impact, technically challenging security assessments that matter
- Fully remote and async-friendly — structure your work around your schedule
- Freelance autonomy with meaningful, substantive engagements
- Contribute expertise that directly improves the security posture of real-world cloud environments
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across new assessments and projects
How do you apply to Alignerr?
Apply on Alignerr
The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.
Get through screening
What Alignerr asks for after you apply:
- Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
- Verify your identity with Persona
- Join the Alignerr Slack community
- Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
Alignerr also needs
- Valid government photo ID
- Degree or professional experience for expert roles
- Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles
Red flags
- Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
- Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor
What is Alignerr like to work for?
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| Advertised pay | $15–150/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Hard to get in |
| Application takes | ~1–2 hours of assessments |
| How you get paid | Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work. |
Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.
