Senior Cloud Cyber Security Architect

Job Description:

Senior Cloud Security Architect

Location: Washington, DC (Local candidates required - Local Remote allowed)
Experience Required: 12+ years
Work Authorization:
Clearance: Public Trust Clearance or higher preferred

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Required Experience & Skills

• 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity
  6+ years of experience architecting secure cloud environments

Strong expertise in:

• AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform security architecture
• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• IAM, CIEM, JIT (Just-in-Time) access models
• OIDC and SAML authentication flows
• Data encryption (at rest and in transit)

Core Technical Skills

• Cloud Security Platforms:

• AWS Security Hub
• Azure Defender
• Google Cloud Security Command Center

• Security Architecture:

• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• SD-WAN security models
• Cloud WAF architecture
• Micro-segmentation strategies

• Automation & Engineering:

• Python, Go, or Bash scripting
• Security automation and SOAR integration
• Policy-as-Code (Terraform or equivalent)
• Automated guardrails and compliance enforcement

• DevSecOps:

• SAST / DAST / SCA integration in CI/CD pipelines
• Secure software delivery pipelines
• Container and cloud workload security

AI / Advanced Security Focus

• Security architecture for AI/ML pipelines
  Securing LLM-based applications and data flows
  AI-driven threat detection models
  Protection of training data and model integrity
  CNAPP and CSPM implementation for cloud posture management

Automation & Compliance

• Build automated security guardrails using Policy-as-Code
  Ensure real-time enforcement of compliance controls
  Enable automated remediation of misconfigurations
  Support SOC2, NIST, and CIS compliance frameworks

Cloud Security Operations

• Integrate CNAPP and CSPM tools for continuous visibility
  Monitor and reduce cloud misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
  Strengthen detection and response capabilities (MTTD optimization)
  Conduct threat modeling and blast radius analysis for cloud systems

Identity & Access Security

• Design and manage CIEM-based access control systems
  Implement Just-In-Time access strategies
  Secure complex authentication flows (OIDC/SAML)
  Eliminate standing privileges across production systems

Leadership & Advisory

• Act as primary security advisor for cloud architecture teams
  Bridge DevOps agility with enterprise security requirements
  Present risk and security posture to executive leadership and C-suite
  Influence technical roadmaps and enterprise security strategy

Core Objectives

• Achieve Zero Standing Privilege across production environments
  Implement fully automated compliance and auditing systems
  Reduce Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) using AI-driven monitoring
  Strengthen resilience against advanced cloud threats

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise/government cloud security environments
  Advanced certifications (CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security, etc.) preferred
  Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  Experience designing security for AI-driven platforms and modern cloud ecosystems