Sr. Security Architect

  • Washington D.C., DC
  • Posted 17 hours ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

API
ARM
Agile
Amazon Web Services
Analytical Skill
Ansible
Artificial Intelligence
CISSP
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Cyber Security
Data Science
DevOps
DevSecOps
Docker
Documentation
FOCUS
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
IaaS
Information Systems
Kubernetes
Machine Learning (ML)
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Office
PaaS
Problem Solving
Regulatory Compliance
SaaS
Scrum
Security Architecture
Soft Skills
Supervision
Terraform
Threat Modeling

Job Details

Title: Sr. Security Architect | CISSP | Azure Cloud Implementation Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid 4 Days Onsite from Day 1)
Duration: 12 Months Long-Term
5 8 years in Cloud/Application Security
Expertise in Azure (PaaS/IaaS), API security, IaC (Terraform, Ansible)
AI/ML security experience is a plus
Must have CISSP certification.
Position Summary: 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, 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:

  • Strong foundation in cybersecurity architecture, with 10+ years of hands-on experience in security reviews and compliance frameworks.
  • 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.


Certifications:

  • Required: Professional-level certification in at least one major cloud provider (Azure preferred; AWS/Google Cloud Platform accepted).


Preferred:

  • Microsoft Certified Cloud Solution Architect
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Additional cloud security certifications are a plus.


Soft Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Comfortable working under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.


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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