Senior Cloud Security Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Lead the design of a global Zero Trust architecture, ensuring robust identity governance (IAM), network micro-segmentation, and data encryption across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,292 - $199,278 per yearWebsite

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, 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 Terraform, ensuring that non-compliant infrastructure is automatically remediated or blocked from deployment.
Design and oversee the 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.
Act as the lead security advisor for the Cloud Architecture team, bridging the gap between DevOps agility and rigorous regulatory compliance (SOC2).

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in Cybersecurity, with at least 6 years focused on architecting secure cloud environments at scale.
Mastery of cloud-native security suites (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center).
Expert knowledge of Identity-First Security, including CIEM, Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and complex OIDC/SAML flows.
Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash to build custom security automations and integrate with SOAR platforms.
Deep experience embedding automated security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA) directly into CI/CD pipelines.
Advanced understanding of secure connectivity, including SD-WAN, Cloud WAF, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero Trust architectureidentity governancenetwork micro-segmentationdata encryptionTerraformcloud-native security suitesPythonGoBashautomated security testing

Soft Skills

leadershipadvisorycommunication

Certifications

SOC2