Cloud Security Architect (Sr)

This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Cloud Security Architect . This position will coordinate across multiple areas as the program supports AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.Location: This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Candidates need to be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).Responsibilities: We are seeking highly capable Cloud Architects with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for designing scalable cloud-native solutions, leading development efforts, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a combination management and hands‐on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in NIPRNet and SIPRNetServe as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and toolingSupport the cybersecurity authorizations team developing artifacts required to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO)Experience engineering solutions to support migration of security controls from NIST 800-53 Rev 4 to 800-53 Rev 5Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirementsSupport Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) within a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment, including implementation of automated control validation, continuous monitoring integration, and real-time POA&M managementCreate RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities for C1 and DPaaS environmentsConduct routine Insider Threat Assessment and document results in the Contractor's System Security PlanContinuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizationsVerify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activitiesProvide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanningImplementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other componentsParticipate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materialsWork closely with government Cyber & technical teams to support ATO conditions and requirementsPrepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processesCollaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environmentCreate reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations.Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years or more of experience; Master's and 6+ years or more of experience, additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degreeMust have an active Secret clearanceUS citizenship required.Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employmentCertifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)Preferred Skills: Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1.Experience with Zero Trust ArchitectureExperience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etcCloud certifications in AWS, ACAS, and Cloud Native Services, DoD ACAS certifiedCertifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)Benefits: MedicalDentalVisionAD&DSTDLTDCompany paid Life Insurance401k with employer contributionPaid Time OffPet Insurance#J-18808-Ljbffr