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Lead Cloud Cybersecurity Architect - MITRE Corporation
Security Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud solutions, driving architecture, risk assessment, and threat modeling across AWS and Azure environments while maintaining high-level security clearance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and oversee secure cloud deployments for federal clients, ensuring compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and other government standards.
- Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews to protect critical data and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security engineers and architects on cloud security best practices.
- Maintain and update security documentation, architecture diagrams, and incident response plans.
Requirements
- Extensive experience designing secure cloud architectures on AWS and Azure.
- Deep knowledge of threat modeling, risk assessment, and security controls (NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex security concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Valid security clearance (or ability to obtain) and experience working with U.S. federal agencies.
- Proven track record of leading security initiatives in a large, regulated environment.