Cloud Security Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to drive secure cloud solutions for DoD initiatives. You will translate policy into actionable security requirements, guide accreditation activities, and shape continuous monitoring strategies across AWS and Azure environments.

The role requires DoD-aligned expertise, collaboration with stakeholders, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in cloud security architecture, engineering, or cloud cyber operations in AWS/Azure/IaaS.
• Design and implement secure baselines for cloud networking, identity, encryption, logging and compliance.
• Secret clearance required for the role.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Support development of cloud accreditation frameworks, security policies, and baseline controls.
• Guide systems through accreditation and authorization processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Security/Compliance teams to implement secure cloud solutions.
• Design assessment methodologies and establish continuous monitoring strategies.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure

Secure baselines design

IAT Level II Certification readiness

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

F5 firewalls

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

Cloud Security Architect

The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your Cloud Security expertise in a high-impact role? Booz Allen has an opportunity for you to showcase your talents by supporting Department of War (DoW) initiatives. We’re looking for a Cloud Security Architect to join our team and help shape secure and scalable cloud environments. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to define cloud security requirements, and translate policy into actionable operational processes. You’ll be responsible for supporting the development of cloud accreditation frameworks, security policies, and baseline controls while guiding systems through accreditation and authorization. You’ll work closely with stakeholders, Security and Compliance teams, and architects to implement secure cloud solutions, design assessment methodologies, and establish continuous monitoring strategies. You’ll use your expertise in DoD accreditation requirements and impact levels, cloud security, AWS and Azure environments, architecture reviews, control overlays, and governance frameworks. You’ll also apply your excellent communication skills, work independently while collaborating across teams, and excel in an agile and dynamic environment. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, engineering, or cloud cyber operations in AWS or Azure or infrastructure as a service


• Experience designing and implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity, secrets management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance


• Secret clearance


• Bachelors degree


• Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience defining security control baselines and overlays


• Experience with Cloud Native tools to support automation of continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) objective


• Knowledge of cloud security domains, including IAM, logging, encryption, and network security


• Knowledge of network boundary technology, such as F5 or Palo Alto firewalls, and working with NIST frameworks, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust, and cloud governance models


• Possession of strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills


• TS/SCI clearance


• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required

Compensation

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• life


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• retirement benefits


• paid leave


• professional development


• tuition assistance


• work-life programs


• dependent care


• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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