Cloud Security Architect (Sr)

SES Corporation; Massachusetts; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Ses Corporation is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to support the USAF Cloud One Architecture program. The role focuses on designing scalable, secure multi-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud, with on-site work near Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts and occasional remote options.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive ATO readiness, RMF documentation, and implement continuous security controls in a DevSecOps environment, mentoring junior staff and creating

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for years.
• Active Secret clearance or higher is required.
• US citizenship is required; interim clearance to start is acceptable.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deploy, and operate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud.
• Lead development, orchestration, and security controls within a DevSecOps environment.
• Coordinate with USAF stakeholders to maintain ATO readiness and RMF documentation.
• Implement automated monitoring, patch validation, and continuous authorization processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Create reference architectures and standard designs for cloud implementations.

Conocimientos

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

Security best practices

RMF/ATO knowledge

Automation with Ansible

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Oracle Cloud

Ansible

Nessus

STIGs

Descripción del empleo

This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Cloud Security Architect. This position will coordinate across multiple areas as the program supports AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location:

This position will be on-site with some ad-hoc remote work available. Candidates need to be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).

Responsibilities:

We are seeking highly capable Cloud Architects with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for designing scalable cloud-native solutions, leading development efforts, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a combination management and hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in NIPRNet and SIPRNet
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling
• Support the cybersecurity authorizations team developing artifacts required to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• Experience engineering solutions to support migration of security controls from NIST 800-53 Rev 4 to 800-53 Rev 5
• Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements
• Support Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) within a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment, including implementation of automated control validation, continuous monitoring integration, and real-time POA&M management
• Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities for C1 and DPaaS environments
• Conduct routine Insider Threat Assessment and document results in the Contractor's System Security Plan
• Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations
• Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities
• Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning
• Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components
• Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials
• Work closely with government Cyber & technical teams to support ATO conditions and requirements
• Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes
• Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment
• Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years or more of experience; Master's and 6+ years or more of experience, additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• US citizenship required.
• Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment
• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent) AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyACAS Certified - Supervisor/OperatorHands-on experience with AWS CLI, Ansible Playbooks, Tenable Nessus, and implementing and remediating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
• Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc
• Cloud certifications in AWS, ACAS, and Cloud Native Services, DoD ACAS certified
• Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)

Benefits

SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance