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# Cloud Security Architect, Lead

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Network Security, Data Streaming, Data Logging, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Terraform, Cyber Warfare, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Devsecops
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8960470/cloud-security-architect-lead

## 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., * 8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, engineering, or cloud cyber operations in AWS or Azure

 * 5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity, secrets management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance
 * 3+ years of experience with FedRAMP, DoW SRG, or government cloud accreditation models
 * Experience with network boundary technology, such as F5 or Palo Alto firewalls, and working with NIST frameworks, RMF, STIGs, Zero T rus t, and cloud governance models
 * Experience with IaC, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK, container platforms, Kubernetes security, and DevSecOps pipelines
 * Ability to translate complex security requirements into scalable architecture solutions and articulate rationale to technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED
 * DoD 8570 / 8140 IAM Level III certification such as CCSP, CISSP, or CISM
 * Ability to obtain a Professional-level Cloud Security certification within 60 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience defining security control baselines and overlays
 * Experience develop ing assessment met hodologies and accreditation workflows
 * Experience supporting continuous monitoring ( ConMon ) strategy and execution
 * Experience assessing enterprise cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud
 * Experience reviewing architecture diagrams, system boun dari es, and data flows
 * Knowledge of cloud security domains, including IAM, logging, encryption, and network security
 * Possession of strong client-facing and stakeholder e nga gement skills
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * Bachelor's degree

## 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 develop ment 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 met hodologies, and establish continuous monitoring strategies.


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