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# Cloud Security Architect

- **Company:** Age Solutions
- **Location:** Chambersburg, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Cloud Services, Data Streaming, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Kubernetes, SDN Network, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3369291046&tx=CT3533TTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or additional equivalent professional experience.
 * 10+ years of related experience.
 * DoD 8140 Work Role 652 â?? Security Architect Certification requirement (must have at least one of the following): Security X/CASP+CE, CCSP, Cloud+, CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSIP, CSSLP, and GSEC.
 * Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
 * Must reside within a commutable distance of Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA in order to work a hybrid onsite schedule (4 days onsite weekly).
 * Demonstrated cloud and cloud-native security architecture experience.
 * Demonstrated expertise securing APIs, microservices, containerized workloads, Kubernetes/Docker, serverless functions, and software-defined networking.
 * Expert knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-37, and NIST SP 800-53.
 * Practical knowledge of DoD STIGs, SRGs, and applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements.
 * Ability to translate compliance requirements into concrete technical engineering solutions.
 * Experience evaluating architectures, system relationships, interfaces, and data flows.
 * Strong consulting, communication, and presentation skills.
 * Ability to support multiple systems and projects in a high-tempo environment.

The projected salary range for this position is $130,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

## Description

The Cloud Security Architect provides specialized cybersecurity architecture and engineering guidance for modern, distributed, cloud, and cloud-native DoD environments. The position serves as a technical security consultant to Mission Partners, system owners, architects, developers, ISSMs, and ISSOs and helps ensure security is engineered into cloud solutions rather than addressed only after formal assessment., * Design, review, and recommend secure architectures for cloud, hybrid, distributed, and cloud-native environments.

 * Perform security architecture and design reviews to identify design-level weaknesses and recommend appropriate mitigations.
 * Provide specialized security guidance for APIs, microservices, containerized workloads, Docker, Kubernetes, serverless functions, and software-defined networking.
 * Analyze cloud architectures, system interfaces, trust boundaries, network segmentation, and data flows for cybersecurity risk.
 * Translate RMF, NIST, DoD cybersecurity, and hardening requirements into actionable cloud engineering solutions.
 * Collaborate with system owners, developers, and architects during requirements development, design reviews, modernization efforts, and implementation.
 * Recommend practical technical controls such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, secure network zoning, access controls, and other security mechanisms.
 * Support vulnerability remediation and development of technically sound mitigation strategies that reduce attack surface while maintaining mission capability.
 * Provide technical recommendations to ISSMs/ISSOs and clearly communicate architectural risks and mitigation alternatives to Government stakeholders.


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