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# Cloud Security Architect

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,000.0 - $141,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Network Security, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Logging, SC Clearance, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18041216?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18041216%2FCloud-Security-Architect-Virginia-Arlington

## About the Role

You'll use your expertise in DoD accreditation requirements and impact levels, cloud security, AWS and Azure environments, architecture reviews, control overlays, and governance frameworks. You'll also apply your excellent communication skills, work independently while collaborating across teams, and excel in an agile and dynamic environment., * 2+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, engineering, or cloud cyber operations in AWS or Azure or infrastructure as a service

 * Experience designing and implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity, secrets management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance
 * Secret clearance
 * Bachelors degree
 * Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience defining security control baselines and overlays
 * Experience with Cloud Native tools to support automation of continuousAuthorization to Operate (cATO) objective
 * Knowledge of cloud security domains, including IAM, logging, encryption, and network security
 * Knowledge of network boundary technology, such as F5 or Palo Alto firewalls, and working with NIST frameworks, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust, and cloud governance models
 * Possession of strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
 * TS/SCI clearance

## Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your Cloud Security expertise in a high-impact role? Booz Allen has an opportunity for you to showcase your talents by supporting Department of War (DoW) initiatives. We're looking for a Cloud Security Architect to join our team and help shape secure and scalable cloud environments.

You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to define cloud security requirements, and translate policy into actionable operational processes. You'll be responsible for supporting the development of cloud accreditation frameworks, security policies, and baseline controls while guiding systems through accreditation and authorization. You'll work closely with stakeholders, Security and Compliance teams, and architects to implement secure cloud solutions, design assessment methodologies, and establish continuous monitoring strategies.


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