Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architect

Key Role: 

Develop, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for cloud environments across multiple network domains. Collaborate across our cloud infrastructure delivery team and with stakeholders using an Agile process to ensure design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions across multiple domains. Develop Risk Management Framework (RMF) Body of Evidence artifacts, including system security plans and cybersecurity concept of operations documents for Azure operating within Cloud environments in alignment with existing RMF packages. Support assessment and authorization activities to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) on multiple networks. Evaluate enhancements to Cloud environments against RMF controls and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) requirements. Support data capture and configuration within tools to enable achievement of the organization’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A) objectives. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and supervise team members, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:  

• 7+ years of experience with securing computer systems, performing authorization activities, and writing security plans
• 7+ years of experience with secure IT architecture, computing hardware, and software
• Experience working with Cloud technologies, including Azure or AWS, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Experience defining and developing secure-based cloud architecture while adhering to development methodologies, engineering, and cloud standards
• Experience with developing Body of Evidence for NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with supporting security reviews of software and system releases within a DevSecOps framework supporting recurring path-to-production software and system release activities
• Experience with terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system A&A for the RMF
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications:  

• Experience with planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile based project management framework and with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Windows system administration
• Experience providing detailed guidance to engineering team members creating in and operating cloud environments
• Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207, CISA Maturity Model, or DoD Zero Trust Strategy
• Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including automation and orchestration, visibility and analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, conditional based access, attribute-based access control, or micro-segmentation
• Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to specification, development, and maintenance of IT systems
• Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree
• CISSP or CCSP certification

Clearance:  

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

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