DevSecOps Architect – GIS DevSecOps & AWS Cloud Architecture

Role: DevSecOps Architect – GIS DevSecOps & AWS Cloud ArchitectureLocation: Remote PositionDuration: Long TermJob Description:The SHIELD Architect will serve as the lead DevSecOps and Cloud Security Architect supporting the GIS Program. This role is responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions while embedding SHIELD (Security Harmonized in Every Lifecycle and Development) practices across the software development lifecycle.The architect will work closely with GIS application teams, Cloud Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, and DevOps teams to establish secure-by-design architectures, implement automated security controls, and accelerate delivery through modern DevSecOps practices in AWS.Key Responsibilities AWS Cloud Architecture:Design and review secure AWS-based architectures supporting GIS applications and platforms.Define cloud architecture standards, reference patterns, and security guardrails.Provide technical leadership on AWS services, networking, containers, APIs, and microservices.Drive Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) adoption and standardization.Ensure architectures meet security, reliability, scalability, and compliance requirements.SHIELD & DevSecOps Leadership:Champion SHIELD principles and secure software delivery practices across the Elevate Program.Integrate security controls and compliance checks throughout CI/CD pipelines.Define and implement security gates, policy-as-code, and automated governance controls.Establish standardized DevSecOps patterns reusable across GIS teams.Partner with Cybersecurity teams to drive vulnerability management and risk reduction.