Lead global cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, or GCP, including Zero Trust, IAM, micro-segmentation, encryption, AI/ML security, policy-as-code, CNAPP/CSPM, threat modeling, and automated compliance. Develop security automation and testing within CI/CD pipelines, reduce cloud threat detection times, and advise architecture and executive leadership on security risks and regulatory requirements.
Overview
- Tier One Technologies has an immediate need for a Cloud Security Engineer/Architect for our US Government client.
- This remote contract-to-hire position can be originated in Falls Church, VA, Morrisville, NC or Eagan, MN.
- SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.
- Security Architecture Vision: 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.
- AI-Native Security Strategy: 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.
- Automated Guardrails (Policy as Code): Develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies using Terraform, etc., ensuring that non-compliant infrastructure is automatically remediated or blocked from deployment.
- Cloud Posture Management: Design and oversee the integration of CNAPP and CSPM tools to provide real-time visibility into misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and excessive permissions.
- Threat Modeling & Resilience: Conduct deep-dive threat modeling for complex cloud-native systems, simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) and "blast radius" scenarios to strengthen system resilience.
- Security Consultancy: Act as the lead security advisor for the Cloud Architecture team, bridging the gap between DevOps agility and rigorous regulatory compliance (SOC2).
- Zero Standing Privilege: Help Transition the organization to a "Zero Standing Privilege" model for all production environments.
- Automated Compliance: Help Achieve automated auditing for core compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).
- Mean Time to Detect (MTTD): Utilize AI-driven monitoring to reduce the detection time of anomalous cloud activity to minimum
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related engineering field preferred. BS degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree.
- 12+ years of experience in Cybersecurity.
- 6+ years of experience 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 expertise 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).
- Strong ability to bridge the gap between "Speed of DevOps" and "Rigors of Security" while communicating clearly with executive leadership.
- Proven ability to influence technical roadmaps and present security risks clearly to C-suite stakeholders.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident (Green Card Holder).
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
- Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
- Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
- Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
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