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Cloud Security Architect
Booz Allen Hamilton. Define cloud security requirements and translate policy into actionable operational processes .
Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cloud security architecture and engineering, with a focus on implementing secure solutions in AWS and Azure environments. Proficient in defining security control baselines, continuous monitoring strategies, and compliance frameworks.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cloud Security ArchitectureAWS and Azure EnvironmentsSecurity Control BaselinesDoD Directive 8570 CertificationNIST Frameworks
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Hard Skills
Cloud Security EngineeringSecure Cloud Solutions ImplementationIdentity and Access Management (IAM)EncryptionLogging and MonitoringNetwork SecurityContinuous Authorization to Operate (cATO)Security Control OverlaysArchitecture ReviewsCloud-Native Tools
Soft Skills
Client-Facing SkillsStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
F5 FirewallsPalo Alto Firewalls
Certifications & Qualifications
Secret ClearanceBachelor's DegreeIAT Level II Certification
Industry Keywords
Cloud Security DomainsContinuous Monitoring StrategiesGovernance FrameworksZero TrustRMFSTIGs
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudFirewallsTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define cloud security requirements and translate policy into actionable operational processes
- Support development of cloud accreditation frameworks, security policies, and baseline controls
- Guide systems through accreditation and authorization
- Collaborate with stakeholders, Security and Compliance teams, and architects
- Implement secure cloud solutions
- Design assessment methodologies
- Establish continuous monitoring strategies
- Conduct architecture reviews and apply control overlays and governance frameworks
- Support Department of War initiatives in AWS and Azure cloud environments
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, engineering, or cloud cyber operations in AWS, Azure, or infrastructure as a service
- Experience designing and implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity, secrets management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance
- Secret clearance required
- Bachelors degree
- Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date
- Experience defining security control baselines and overlays
- Experience with cloud-native tools supporting continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) objectives
- Knowledge of cloud security domains, including IAM, logging, encryption, and network security
- Knowledge of network boundary technology, such as F5 or Palo Alto firewalls
- Working knowledge of NIST frameworks, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust, and cloud governance models
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
- TS/SCI clearance preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
- Identity verification and fraud protection process