Information Security Cloud Architect

Description

About Dragonfli:  

Dragonfli is a premier IT and cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in delivering cutting-edge solutions to government agencies and large enterprises. Our team is composed of industry-leading professionals dedicated to securing mission-critical systems and ensuring compliance with the highest security standards. We are seeking a highly skilled Information Security Cloud Architect with deep expertise in AWS security architecture to join our team and play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust security architectures. This role requires the ability to work across three to four projects simultaneously, engaging with multiple stakeholders, prioritizing security initiatives, and ensuring that security best practices are applied across various AWS cloud-based environments.

Preferred Candidate Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area/Northern Virginia  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement security architecture for cloud-based applications, ensuring compliance with security best practices and frameworks.  
• Work closely with business owners, application teams, and enterprise architects to assess security requirements and design security solutions.  
• Overlay security controls on existing architecture, ensuring no data loss, malware risks, or security vulnerabilities.  
• Design and enforce network security, data encryption, logging & monitoring, and auditability frameworks.  
• Provide security guidance and expertise in AWS services, particularly in compute, identity & access management (IAM), and database security. 
• Track work and ensure compliance with Agile processes using Jira.  
• Effectively manage multiple security initiatives across three to four concurrent projects, balancing priorities and stakeholder expectations. 

Skill(s)

Required Technical Skills:  

• 10+ years of experience in Information Security, with a strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.  
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, including designing and implementing security controls in cloud-based environments.  
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS security architecture, including compute services, IAM, VPC security, and data protection.  
• Knowledge of security controls required to run secure AWS services.  
• Understanding of security frameworks for designing architectures.  
• Experience in multi-project environments, working across three to four projects simultaneously.  
• Familiarity with Agile and Jira for task tracking and prioritization.  

Soft Skills:  

• Exceptional communication skills (written & verbal) to articulate security risks to stakeholders.  
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Strong collaboration skills to work across diverse teams.  

Preferred Certifications:  

• AWS Security Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, or AWS Networking Specialty.  
• CISSP or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certifications are a plus.  

Nice-to-Have Skills:  

• Familiarity with AI/ML security considerations (not a core requirement). 

Benefits

PTO

Insurance - Health, Dental, & Vision

401K, employer match

Travel

Candidates must be willing to travel periodically to Reston, VA for critical meetings such as sprint planning (1 day onsite approximately every 2 - 4 weeks).  

Preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC metropolitan/Northern Virginia area.