Cloud Security Architect (Sr)
Core
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain cloud security authorizations and accreditation across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) for U.S. Air Force systems.
Role type
Senior Cloud Security Architect (IC + Mentorship)
Builds
Cloud security architectures, automated control validation, and compliance artifacts for NIPRNet/SIPRNet environments.
Domain
Defense / Cloud Security / Compliance
Required skills
Cloud security architecture, AWS CLI, Ansible, vulnerability scanning, STIG remediation, RMF authorization, DevSecOps automation, patch management, insider threat assessment, technical documentation, mentoring.
Preferred skills
USAF Cloud One experience, Zero Trust Architecture, EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, CISSP, IAT-3 certification.
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Ansible, Tenable Nessus, DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain cloud security authorizations and accreditation; advise stakeholders on cybersecurity requirements; engineer solutions for security control migration; implement automated control validation and continuous monitoring; conduct insider threat assessments; verify patch compliance and remediate vulnerabilities; create reference architectures and design patterns; mentor junior staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities.
