Cloud Security Architect - Federal IT Security Lead

GSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave & vacation

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit subsidies

Child care subsidies

Flex spending accounts

Training & development

Job summary

GSA is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to identify risks and deliver corrective security and technology recommendations to secure GSA cloud systems. The role focuses on integrating security into the SDLC, reviewing architectures, and implementing robust controls across diverse IT environments.

Responsibilities include developing security engineering frameworks, piloting solutions, and providing technical guidance to leadership on cloud security initiatives and emerging IT security programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud security engineering and SDLC processes.
• Ability to design and implement security controls across cloud and on-prem IT environments.
• Familiarity with risk assessment, security architectures, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security engineering framework integrated into the SDLC.
• Pilot and assess security solutions, procure hardware/software, and verify security features.
• Review and optimize security architectures for networks and cloud endpoints.
• Design interfaces and processes to address evolving IT security issues across the agency.
• Provide security consulting and engineering support for IT systems and initiatives.

Skills

Cloud security

Security engineering

IT security

Vulnerability assessment

Job description

GSA is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to identify risks and deliver corrective security and technology recommendations to secure GSA cloud systems. The role focuses on integrating security into the SDLC, reviewing architectures, and implementing robust controls across diverse IT environments.

Responsibilities include developing security engineering frameworks, piloting solutions, and providing technical guidance to leadership on cloud security initiatives and emerging IT security programs.