Cloud Security Architect

Salesforce

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Remote · San Francisco, CA · Palo Alto, CA · New York, NY · Seattle, WA · Bellevue, WA Posted 22 days ago $218,400–$365,200 / year
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TL;DR

As a Cloud Security Architect at Salesforce, you will join a dynamic team focused on securing cloud environments by leveraging GCP and AWS. Your primary responsibilities include defining security baselines aligned with industry standards like NIST and CIS, designing scalable IAM structures, and conducting threat modeling sessions to identify and mitigate systemic risks. You will also integrate native Google Cloud Security Services such as Chronicle and KMS into your architecture, ensuring seamless telemetry for the CSOC. Additionally, you will develop secure-by-default design patterns for Kubernetes environments and CI/CD pipelines, using Terraform and other automation tools. This role requires 15+ years of experience in cloud security, proficiency with AI-enabled security platforms, and a deep understanding of compliance regulations and modern cloud security best practices.

Skills

GCP AWS Terraform Kubernetes CI/CD NIST CIS ISO 27001 Chronicle Cloud Armor Certificate Manager KMS Secret Manager DLP Infrastructure as Code AI-enabled security platforms

What you'll do

  • Define foundational security baselines and architectures aligned with industry frameworks across multi-cloud environments.
  • Design scalable IAM structures to enforce strict least-privileged access in cloud environments.
  • Proactively identify and drive the resolution of complex vulnerabilities and architectural tech debt.
  • Ensure seamless telemetry integration for actionable security posture management.
  • Develop actionable blueprints and provide strategic guidance on automating IAM, network security, and data protection controls.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity with focus on Cloud Security Architecture.
  • Deep understanding of GCP and AWS native security services and complex IAM policies.
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled security platforms for risk identification and automation.
  • Proven track record in leading threat modeling sessions and bridging product requirements with infrastructure.
  • Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and securing Kubernetes/GKE environments.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and modern cloud security best practices.

Market check

Salary context

This $218,400–$365,200 range sits above 97% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$112,800–$206,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$197,502

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the world''s leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, offering cloud-based software for sales, service, marketing, analytics, and application development. Industry: Enterprise Software & Cloud Computing

Salesforce currently has 66 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,500–$260,100 across 59 roles with salary data.

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