Senior Cloud Security Architect
$150,030–$185,020 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead enterprise-level cybersecurity and cloud engineering initiatives by designing, architecting, and implementing secure infrastructure solutions for mission-critical federal environments. Translate complex regulatory requirements and architectural diagrams into functional, automated code and operational solutions while developing and maintaining security automation capabilities. Interpret and apply Risk Management Framework, NIST, DISA, and STIGs standards to ensure all designs align with federal security requirements and organizational objectives. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and cybersecurity personnel through design reviews and implementation guidance. This role supports ThinkTek's technology modernization efforts for the Federal Government, requiring active SECRET clearance and 12 years of systems engineering experience.
Required Qualifications
- Active SECRET clearance
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 12 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering and cybersecurity, with at least 7 years focused on security automation, cloud engineering, and architecture
- 5 years of demonstrated experience serving as a lead technical authority on enterprise-level projects, responsible for designing and implementing security solutions
- 5 years of demonstrated experience translating complex regulatory requirements and architectural diagrams into functional automated and operational code
- Experience with federal cybersecurity and security compliance requirements, including: Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- ISC2 CISSP, preferably with an engineering or architecture concentration; ISSEP or ISSAP preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing and implementing security architectures within large-scale federal or DoD environments
- Strong experience with cloud security automation and infrastructure-as-code
- Experience converting security controls, compliance requirements, and architectural designs into automated technical implementations
- Experience with secure cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and continuous security automation
- Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Experience working with highly regulated environments requiring rigorous security compliance and continuous authorization processes
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