Azure Cloud Security Architect

Azure Cloud Security Architect (Hybrid - North Houston Area)

12-month Contract | High-Security Environment | Impact-Driven Project
Are you an Azure Cloud Architect who thrives in high-security, high-stakes environments? This organization is undergoing a major modernization and cybersecurity uplift, migrating CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) applications into Azure GCC High. They're operating against a hard regulatory deadline, offering you the chance to step in, lead, and make an immediate impact.
This is a rare opportunity to build secure, compliant cloud environments from the ground up - while partnering with engineering, security, and architecture teams on a mission-critical federal compliance initiative.

What You'll Do

As the lead Azure Cloud Architect, you'll design and validate cloud infrastructure to meet strict federal compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP Moderate/High, GCC High, IL4/IL5, and CMMC requirements. You'll ensure every aspect of the cloud environment adheres to rigorous zero-trust, least-privilege, and audit-ready standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Architect secure, compliant Azure GCC High environments for CUI application hosting
• Define cloud networking, identity, encryption, monitoring, logging, and access control standards
• Validate configurations against DoD-approved controls and federal compliance requirements
• Lead cloud migration planning and execution activities
• Partner with security and infrastructure teams to implement zero-trust and least-privilege models
• Produce architecture diagrams, configuration documentation, and evidence for compliance audits
• Support preparation for upcoming third-party CMMC assessment

Required Experience

• Azure Cloud Architecture (GCC High / GovCloud)
• Designing compliant cloud environments for CUI workloads
• FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, DoD cloud security frameworks
• Zero-trust design principles
• Architecture documentation (diagrams, control mappings)
• Complex cloud migrations

Nice to Have

• AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience supporting CMMC audits or working with C3PAOs
• Prior work in defense-, aerospace-, or government-regulated industries

Work Environment

• Hybrid onsite - 3 days onsite (Tue-Thu), remote Mon/Fri
• Join a focused team of cloud architects, security engineers, and application architects
• Fast-paced project tied to a federal compliance deadline (September/October)
• Opportunity to influence foundational cloud security decisions

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Immediate impact: You'll shape the security posture of critical CUI applications
• High visibility: Work closely with architecture leadership and PMO
• Mission-critical: Your work directly supports a federal cybersecurity certification
• Modern tech: Azure GCC High, zero-trust, and scalable secure architectures

Location

North Houston area specifically in Spring, Texas (Hybrid schedule)

Screening Requirements

• Background check
• Drug test

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Spring, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95.00 - $110.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Spring,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.