Cloud Architect - Senior
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Job description
Design and assess secure cloud architectures for federal systems, with emphasis on AWS security services, FedRAMP inheritance, continuous monitoring, encryption, network segmentation, and ATO evidence., · Design secure AWS and hybrid cloud architectures using IAM, VPC, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, and encryption controls.
· Map FedRAMP/CSP inherited controls and customer-responsibility controls into system security documentation.
· Support continuous monitoring solutions and evidence automation for cloud systems.
· Advise on network architecture, Direct Connect, Outposts, reverse proxies, egress controls, and risk mitigation.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Virtual Private Clouds?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, · 10+ years cloud and cloud security solutions experience in federal government systems.
· Master degree required.
· Strong AWS networking/security knowledge including VPC, Direct Connect, Outposts, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, SSL/TLS, and encryption at rest/in transit.
· Ability to interpret SIEM/cloud security alerts and support FedRAMP-specific control responses.
Preferred Qualifications
· AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CISA, or related certification.
· Prior DOJ, law enforcement, or federal public safety domain experience., * Do you have 10+ years of cloud/cloud security experience supporting federal systems?
- Which AWS Security services have you used hands-on:GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Macie, KMS, CloudTrail, or others?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20534
Benefits & conditions
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- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- 401(k) matching, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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