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# Cloud Security Architect / FedRAMP Advisor in McLean

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Logging, Multi-Cloud, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/cloud-security-architect-fedramp-advisor-mclean-31057807

## About the Role

Certifications:

 * CCSP
 * AWS Certified Security - Specialty
 * Azure Security Engineer Associate
 * FedRAMP 3PAO assessor experience is a major differentiator and will be prioritized

Technical Expertise:

 * Deep experience architecting secure solutions in AWS and/or Azure
 * Strong understanding of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and federal cloud security baselines
 * Ability to design and validate security controls across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
 * Experience advising engineering teams on secure cloud patterns, IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring
 * Strong communication skills for both technical and executive audiences

Location & Clearance:

 * Must reside in the NCR (DC/MD/VA)
 * Secret clearance minimum; clearable candidates considered

Expected Skills:

 * Operates confidently in regulated and federal environments
 * Understands both the engineering and compliance sides of cloud security
 * Can translate frameworks into real, implementable architectures
 * Brings credibility with auditors, assessors, and federal stakeholders
 * Thrives in high-trust, high-impact advisory roles

## Description

Apogee Global RMS is seeking a Cloud Security Architect / FedRAMP Advisor to support federal and mission-critical cloud security initiatives. This role is built for architects who understand the intersection of cloud engineering, compliance frameworks, and real-world security design - and who can guide federal programs through secure cloud adoption with precision and authority.

You will serve as a trusted advisor across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, shaping security architectures, guiding FedRAMP readiness, and ensuring cloud platforms meet stringent federal requirements.

What You Will Lead

 * Architect secure cloud solutions aligned to federal, IC, and DoD requirements
 * Guide FedRAMP readiness, documentation, and control implementation
 * Advise engineering teams on cloud security patterns, zero-trust alignment, and boundary protections
 * Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning
 * Partner with stakeholders to translate compliance requirements into actionable engineering decisions
 * Support continuous monitoring, audit preparation, and security posture improvement


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