Remote Security Architect - Part-Time Cloud & IAM Expert

vTech Solution; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a Security Architect for a part-time, remote role with required onsite presence in Washington, DC. The role focuses on architectural analysis to map security posture across cloud and internal networks, with emphasis on AWS GovCloud and hybrid-cloud systems.

You will identify credible attack paths, guide testing efforts, and ensure controls are effective while updating baselines as environments evolve. Strong writing skills and cloud security expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in security architecture review and cloud/network security.
• Expertise in AWS GovCloud, IAM, federation and monitoring design.
• Ability to map attack paths and document findings.
• Strong technical writing for client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture reviews across AWS GovCloud and internal networks.
• Confirm assessment boundaries and define information walkthroughs with the client.
• Identify and document credible attack paths, trust relationships, and control gaps.
• Deliver preliminary findings and collaborate with Penetration Testing Lead on test design.
• Update baseline assessments to reflect new systems and validate fixes.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS IAM

Threat modeling

Technical writing

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Job description

vTech Solution is seeking a Security Architect for a part-time, remote role with required onsite presence in Washington, DC. The role focuses on architectural analysis to map security posture across cloud and internal networks, with emphasis on AWS GovCloud and hybrid-cloud systems.

You will identify credible attack paths, guide testing efforts, and ensure controls are effective while updating baselines as environments evolve. Strong writing skills and cloud security expertise are essential.