Security Architect

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. Lead security architecture for a mission-critical VA Disability Claims platform supporting Veterans and federal customers in AWS GovCloud .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading security architecture for cloud environments, particularly in AWS GovCloud, while ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and RMF. Proficient in defining security standards, conducting risk assessments, and managing security requirements for complex systems.

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AWS Security ArchitectureCybersecurity ExpertiseNIST SP 800-53 ComplianceSecurity EngineeringSSP and ATO Package Management

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Hard Skills

Cloud SecuritySecurity DesignThreat ModelingRisk AssessmentVulnerability AssessmentIdentity and Access ManagementNetwork SegmentationEncryption and Key ManagementCentralized LoggingSoftware Supply Chain Security

Tools & Technologies

AWS GovCloudTerraformTerragruntGitLab CI/CDMicrosoft Sentinel

Industry Keywords

FISMAFedRAMPContinuous MonitoringSecurity ClearanceInformation TechnologyCybersecurityComputer ScienceInformation SystemsData ScienceSoftware Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead security architecture for a mission-critical VA Disability Claims platform supporting Veterans and federal customers in AWS GovCloud
Define security design, standards, and roadmap across cloud and hybrid infrastructure, applications, data, identity, and external integrations
Partner with cloud and solutions architects, DevSecOps engineers, application developers, security operations, compliance stakeholders, and program leadership
Establish security requirements and design patterns, review implementation evidence, and guide remediation
Define and maintain target security architecture and roadmap for a multi-account AWS GovCloud environment
Lead threat modeling and security design reviews, prioritize risks, and define mitigation and validation requirements
Define secure cloud and hybrid baselines and reference architectures
Design protection for sensitive claims data across its lifecycle
Review Terraform, Terragrunt, cloud configurations, and GitLab CI/CD workflows
Define software supply chain requirements for dependencies, containers, artifact integrity, and SBOMs
Define logging, retention, and detection coverage requirements; review Microsoft Sentinel and AWS logging designs
Support audits, penetration testing, and incident response planning
Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and vulnerability assessments
Validate remediation and escalate exceptions and residual risk to designated authorities
Develop, maintain, and own SSPs and ATO packages, applying NIST SP 800-53 and RMF through assessment, continuous monitoring, and reauthorization

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or security engineering
3+ years designing security architectures for complex cloud or enterprise systems
Expertise in multi-account AWS security, including identity and access management, network segmentation, encryption and key management, and centralized logging
Deep expertise with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF
Experience creating and maintaining SSPs and ATO packages through assessment, continuous monitoring, and reauthorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Disability coverage
Professional development opportunities