Cloud Security Architect

Pipe Recruit; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is looking for a skilled Cloud Security Architect with expertise in FedRAMP compliance to design secure cloud architectures. You will ensure the implementation of security controls, collaborate with compliance teams, and educate staff on federal requirements. This role requires a strong background in federal security standards and experience with AWS GovCloud and Azure Government services. Candidates must have U.S. citizenship and a substantial experience level.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in FedRAMP compliance and federal security standards.
• Experience designing secure cloud architectures for SaaS and customer data.
• Familiarity with security tools and microservices meeting federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures for SaaS and customer data.
• Act as technical authority for FedRAMP compliance, ensuring adherence to federal standards.
• Educate engineering teams on compliance-driven architecture.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to design and implement controls and ensure audit readiness.
• Recommend secure configurations for cloud services (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Balance FedRAMP requirements with security best practices.
• Educate engineering and IT teams on compliance-driven architecture and federal security requirements.
• Partner with development and operations teams to draft security standards and implement monitoring.
• Select security tools and microservices that meet federal requirements.
• Advise on container scanning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and runtime security.
• Develop and review deliverables such as Authorization Boundary diagrams, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Incident Response Plans.

Skills

FedRAMP Compliance

Cloud Architecture Design

Security Standards Knowledge

Audit Preparedness

IaC security

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Security Architect FedRAMP

Location

Palo Alto, CA (Remote Eligible)

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (15+ years)

Employment Type: Contract

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Architect with deep expertise in FedRAMP compliance to join our Information Security team. In this role, you will design and implement secure cloud architectures that meet stringent federal standards, including FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, secure cloud environments, and protect sensitive federal data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures for SaaS, application management, and customer data planes.
• Define and document FedRAMP authorization boundaries and security control planes.
• Act as the technical authority for FedRAMP compliance, ensuring adherence to federal security standards.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to design and implement controls and ensure audit readiness.
• Recommend secure configurations for cloud services (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Balance FedRAMP requirements with security best practices.
• Educate engineering and IT teams on compliance-driven architecture and federal security requirements.
• Partner with development and operations teams to draft security standards and implement monitoring.
• Select security tools and microservices that meet federal requirements.
• Advise on container scanning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and runtime security.
• Develop and review deliverables such as Authorization Boundary diagrams, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Incident Response Plans.