Senior Cloud Security Architect

Dragonfli Group

Senior Cloud Security Architect at Dragonfli Group ensuring security across multi-cloud environments. Leading Zero Trust architecture and compliance in a high-visibility federal setting.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of a global Zero Trust architecture, ensuring robust identity governance (IAM), network micro-segmentation, and data encryption across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
Architect specialized security frameworks for AI/ML pipelines, focusing on data privacy for training sets, model integrity, and securing LLM-integrated applications against emerging attack vectors
Develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform), ensuring non-compliant infrastructure is automatically remediated or blocked from deployment
Design and oversee integration of CNAPP and CSPM tools to provide real-time visibility into misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and excessive permissions
Conduct deep-dive threat modeling for complex cloud-native systems, simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) and blast-radius scenarios to strengthen system resilience
Drive the organization's transition to a Zero Standing Privilege model for all production environments
Achieve automated auditing for core compliance frameworks, including NIST and CIS Benchmarks
Leverage AI-driven monitoring to minimize Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) anomalous cloud activity
Act as lead security advisor for the Cloud Architecture team, bridging DevOps agility with rigorous regulatory compliance (SOC 2, FedRAMP)
Communicate security risks, architecture decisions, and roadmap recommendations clearly to C-suite and executive stakeholders
Embed automated security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA) directly into CI/CD pipelines as part of a mature DevSecOps practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, with at least 6 years focused on architecting secure cloud environments at scale
Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Expert knowledge of Identity-First Security, including Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), Just-In-Time (JIT) access provisioning, and complex OIDC/SAML federation flows
Hands-on proficiency with cloud-native security suites: AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, and/or GCP Security Command Center
Experience developing Policy as Code frameworks using Terraform or equivalent IaC tooling for automated compliance enforcement
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (Python, Go, or Bash) for custom security automations and SOAR platform integration
Deep experience embedding security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA) into CI/CD pipelines within a DevSecOps framework
Advanced understanding of secure cloud networking, including SD-WAN, Cloud WAF, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
Working knowledge of CNAPP and CSPM tooling for cloud posture management and misconfiguration remediation
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks including NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and SOC 2

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Generous PTO accrual plus all 11 federally recognized holidays
Competitive employer match to support your long-term financial goals

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero Trust architectureIdentity governance (IAM)Network micro-segmentationData encryptionInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)Policy as CodeScripting languages (Python, Go, Bash)Security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA)Cloud-native security suitesAutomated compliance enforcement

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipAdvisoryCollaborationRisk assessment

Certifications

SOC 2FedRAMPNISTCIS Benchmarks