Lead Cloud Security Architect

EEOC

Cloud Security Architect leveraging expertise in cloud security for Booz Allen's Department of War initiatives. Supporting development and implementation of secure cloud architectures and continuous monitoring.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeMcLean • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $99,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudFirewallsKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

leverage Cloud Security expertise in a high-impact role
help shape secure and scalable cloud environments
define cloud security requirements
translate policy into actionable operational processes
support the development of cloud accreditation frameworks
security policies, and baseline controls while guiding systems through accreditation and authorization
work closely with stakeholders, Security and Compliance teams, and architects to implement secure cloud solutions
design assessment methodologies, and establish continuous monitoring strategies
use expertise in DoD accreditation requirements and impact levels, cloud security, AWS and Azure environments, architecture reviews, control overlays, and governance frameworks
improve communication skills, work independently while collaborating across teams, and excel in an agile and dynamic environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, engineering, or cloud cyber operations in AWS or Azure
5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity, secrets management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance
3+ years of experience with FedRAMP, DoW SRG, or government cloud accreditation models
Experience with network boundary technology, such as F5 or Palo Alto firewalls
working with NIST frameworks, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust, and cloud governance models
Experience with IaC, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
container platforms, Kubernetes security, and DevSecOps pipelines
Ability to translate complex security requirements into scalable architecture solutions and articulate rationale to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
DoD 8570 / 8140 IAM Level III certification such as CCSP, CISSP, or CISM
Ability to obtain a Professional-level Cloud Security certification within 60 days of start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud security architecturecloud cyber operationssecure baselinesnetworkingidentity managementsecrets managementencryptionloggingmonitoringcompliance

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationindependenceagile environmenttranslating complex requirements

Certifications

Secret clearanceHS diplomaDoD 8570 / 8140 IAM Level IIICCSPCISSPCISM