Overview
On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - 12
Skills
FOCUS
Security Architecture
Threat Modeling
Data Science
DevOps
Terraform
ARM
Ansible
Microsoft Azure
PaaS
IaaS
Microsoft Office
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
API
Microsoft
Cloud Computing
Information Systems
CISSP
Cloud Security
Agile
Scrum
DevSecOps
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Kubernetes
Docker
Job Details
Job Title: Architect Premium III Sr. Security Architect (CISSP & Azure Cloud Implementation) (W2)
Location: Washington, DC 20433
Duration: 12 Months Long Term W2 Contract
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Azure Cloud Security, AI/ML technologies, and DevSecOps practices. This role will lead enterprise-level security strategy and architecture initiatives, with a focus on cloud-native applications, infrastructure as code(IaC), and AI/ML integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise security architecture across cloud (Azure preferred), AI/ML workloads, and application layers.
- Conduct security reviews and threat modeling for new and existing solutions.
- Integrate DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks into application and infrastructure pipelines.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, data science, DevOps, and compliance.
- Drive secure implementation of APIs, Gen AI, and machine learning solutions.
Top Required Skills:
- Development background with a transition into security-focused architecture roles.
- Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, and Ansible.
- Expertise in API Security and modern identity protocols.
- Experience with Azure Cloud Services (PaaS and IaaS).
- Familiarity with Office 365 Security and integration.
- Solid understanding of AI/ML technologies and Generative AI.
- The ideal candidate will have a background in development and has upskilled to become a security architect, focusing on cybersecurity rather than compliance.
- Strong experience in API security is required, ensuring the protection and integrity of APIs through robust security practices and protocols.
Preferred:
- Microsoft Certified Cloud Solution Architect
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Must Have
- Additional cloud security certifications are a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps environments.
- Prior work in organizations with significant AI/ML initiatives.
- Knowledge of security within containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
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