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Mid-Level Cloud Security Architect - Booz Allen Hamilton
Software Engineer
Mid-level Cloud Security Architect responsible for designing, assessing, and implementing secure cloud architectures for mission‑critical intelligence systems, leveraging AWS, Azure, and GCP while ensuring compliance and robust IAM controls.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and document secure cloud architectures for high‑impact intelligence applications across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and security validation to ensure compliance with federal and agency standards.
- Develop and enforce Identity & Access Management policies, including role‑based access, privileged access, and zero‑trust principles.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code frameworks.
- Provide guidance, reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers on cloud security best practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in a federal or intelligence‑community setting.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, FedRAMP, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide.
- Proficiency with IAM solutions, encryption technologies, and network security controls (e.g., VPC, security groups, firewalls).
- Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and automated security testing.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional) are a plus.