Aviation Security Architect: Zero-Trust & AWS GovCloud Lead

Society of Defense Financial Management; Vienna, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

paid time off

disability coverage

retirement savings

professional development opportunities

Job summary

SteerBridge is seeking a Security Architect to define the security architecture for a mission‑critical Defense Aviation platform on AWS GovCloud, guiding DoD compliance and authorization efforts.

The role requires translating DoD security requirements into enforceable designs, leading security reviews, and embedding defense‑in‑depth controls across engineering teams in a hybrid Vienna, VA environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for federal contract work.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• 10+ years in security with 3+ years in architecture or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain security architecture for AWS GovCloud workloads.
• Design and own zero‑trust access architecture using Zscaler (ZTNA/SASE).
• Ensure DoD alignment with DoDI 8510, CNSSI 1253, STIGs, and DoD SRG; support ATO processes.

Skills

AWS security

Zero-trust

IAM

DoD frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

Zscaler

Job description

SteerBridge is seeking a Security Architect to define the security architecture for a mission‑critical Defense Aviation platform on AWS GovCloud, guiding DoD compliance and authorization efforts.

The role requires translating DoD security requirements into enforceable designs, leading security reviews, and embedding defense‑in‑depth controls across engineering teams in a hybrid Vienna, VA environment.