Cloud Security Architect (Top Secret Clearance Required) – 5619

Tier4 Group; Chambersburg (Franklin County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

PTO & Holidays

Profit-sharing

Paid training & certs

401(k) with match

Medical plans

Dental & vision & life

Tech provided equipment

Job summary

Tier4 Group is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and security of cloud and cloud-native environments supporting government missions.

This senior role collaborates with architects, engineers, developers, and security leaders to ensure security is built in from day one, with a focus on RMF, NIST controls, and Zero Trust.

The position offers hybrid work options with onsite presence and a strong benefits package to support mission-critical work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity or security architecture experience.
• Deep expertise designing and securing cloud or cloud-native environments.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, APIs, and serverless architectures.
• Expert knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, STIGs/SRGs.
• Experience translating compliance and security requirements into real-world technical solutions.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess secure cloud, hybrid, and cloud-native architectures.
• Lead security architecture reviews and identify risks early.
• Advise engineering on securing APIs, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless tech.
• Translate RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Recommend and design security controls including IAM, MFA, encryption, access management, and network security.
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts and help reduce organizational attack surface.
• Partner with technical and executive stakeholders to communicate risks, recommendations, and security strategy.
• Support multiple modernization and cloud initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

APIs & microservices

Serverless architectures

Zero Trust

Identity & access management

Education

CISSP

CCSP

CISM

CASP+/SecurityX

Cloud+

CSSLP

CISSP-ISSAP

CISSP-ISSEP

GSEC

Job description

Cloud Security Architect (Top Secret Clearance Required) 5619

Location: Fort Meade, MD OR Chambersburg PA
Schedule: Hybrid | 4 Days Onsite
Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 + Outstanding Benefits

Secure the Mission. Shape the Future.

We're seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and security of modern cloud and cloud-native environments supporting critical government missions.

This is an opportunity for a senior cybersecurity professional who thrives at the intersection of cloud architecture, risk management, and secure engineering. You'll partner with architects, engineers, developers, and security leaders to ensure security is built into solutions from day one, not bolted on later.

If you're passionate about cloud security, Kubernetes, Zero Trust, and helping organizations modernize securely, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design and assess secure cloud, hybrid, and cloud-native architectures
• Lead security architecture reviews and identify risks before they become problems
• Advise engineering teams on securing APIs, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, serverless technologies, and software-defined networks
• Evaluate system relationships, trust boundaries, network segmentation, and data flows
• Translate RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity requirements into practical engineering solutions
• Recommend and design security controls including IAM, MFA, encryption, access management, and network security
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts and help reduce organizational attack surface
• Partner with technical and executive stakeholders to communicate risks, recommendations, and security strategy
• Support multiple modernization and cloud initiatives in a fast-paced environment

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 10+ years of cybersecurity, cloud security, or security architecture experience
• Deep expertise designing and securing cloud or cloud-native environments
• Strong experience with:
• Kubernetes
• Docker and container security
• APIs and microservices
• Serverless architectures
• Zero Trust principles
• Identity and access management
• Expert knowledge of:
• RMF
• NIST 800-37
• NIST 800-53
• STIGs and SRGs
• Experience translating compliance and security requirements into real-world technical solutions
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills

Clearance

• Active Top Secret Clearance required

Certifications

Must possess at least one of the following:

• CISSP
• CCSP
• CISM
• CASP+/SecurityX
• Cloud+
• CSSLP
• CISSP-ISSAP
• CISSP-ISSEP
• GSEC

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work options
• 26 days of PTO and holidays
• Profit-sharing program with significant employee participation
• Paid training and certifications
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental benefits
• Company-provided technology and equipment
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Ideal Background

We're especially interested in candidates who have served as a:

• Cloud Security Architect
• Cybersecurity Architect
• Security Solutions Architect
• Enterprise Security Architect
• Principal Security Engineer
• Cloud Security Engineer (Architect-Level)

Build secure cloud solutions. Influence enterprise architecture. Protect mission-critical systems at scale.