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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Cloud Cybersecurity Architect - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $158,800.0 - $198,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Key Management, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Multi-Cloud, Cyber Threat Analysis, Data Lakes, CIS Benchmarks, Cyber Warfare, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A559B39D51D8424BA2FC094C74754C54/job/ ## About the Role * Typically requires minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree; 6 years of experience with a master's degree; or 3 years of experience with a PhD; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience * Advanced ability to architect secure cloud solutions and to apply zero trust principles to the architecture of complex cloud-hosted solutions * Hands-on experience designing and securing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Cloud) * Strong understanding of core security domains: IAM, network security, data protection, application security, logging and monitoring, and incident response in cloud environments * Proven experience implementing security controls and patterns using cloud-native services (e.g., security groups, WAF, KMS, IAM roles/policies, secrets management) * Working knowledge of common security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and their application to cloud architectures (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SSDF (SP800-218), CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, DoW SWFT, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, CSA CCM, CIS Controls, CISA SCuBA) * Familiarity with emerging security technologies and patterns * Strong knowledge of common attack techniques and threat landscapes * Experience with cybersecurity technologies and tools, trends, and emerging capabilities * Ability to lead and work with others to solve challenging technical problems * Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences to include government senior executives * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level security clearance * Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. * This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site, * U.S. Government security clearance * Relevant professional certifications * Knowledge of Confidential Computing concepts * Familiarity with multi-cloud environments * Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Understanding of applicability of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to cybersecurity concerns * Familiarity with security event and incident management tools (SIEM) and security data lakes * Experience with large enterprise and US Government IT operations, service delivery, and defensive cyber operations (DCO) This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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