Remote Senior Cloud Security Architect (DoD)

BOOST LLC; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BOOST LLC is seeking a Senior Cyber Architect to partner with stakeholders and engineers to design and deliver enterprise cloud architectures. The role ensures scalable, secure, cost-effective solutions across hybrid/multi-cloud environments, with active Secret clearance and DoD context.

Responsibilities include defining target architectures, supporting end-to-end solution design, and providing technical leadership across CI/CD and IaC. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT overall with progressive information security responsibilities.
• 5+ years in cyber security operations; Navy experience highly desired.
• 3+ years applying AI/ML to cyber security use cases.
• Proven DoD cloud and multi-cloud design/implementation experience.
• Hands-on with modern architectures: APIs, microservices, containers, serverless.
• Experience in large DoD enterprise environments across domains.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or ITIL practices.
• Ability to run workshops and interview technical staff for requirements.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and document plans.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategies into solution architectures and roadmaps.
• Define target architectures and patterns for enterprise apps.
• Lead end-to-end solution design for major initiatives, ensuring security and standards.
• Collaborate with system engineers to design resilient cloud hosting and networking.
• Develop migration strategies and reference architectures for key capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership on architecture, automation, CI/CD, and IaC.
• Partner with security/compliance to meet data protection and IAM requirements.
• Review designs and provide feedback/approvals for delivery teams.
• Create architecture artifacts and diagrams for cross-team consumption.
• Lead the implementation of approved designs and document the as-is environment.

Skills

Cyber security operations

DoD cloud experience

AI/ML in cyber security

Enterprise cloud architectures

APIs & microservices

Containers / serverless / event-driven

Agile / DevSecOps / ITIL

Security compliance

Communication with senior leadership

Independent & cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Equivalent work experience (+4 years)

DoD 8140 System Administrator related certs

CISSP-ISSAP

CISSP-ISSEP

CCSP

GDSA

GICSP

GSEC

GCIA

GCLD

GCSA

FITSP-D

CSSLP

CISSO

Job description

BOOST LLC is seeking a Senior Cyber Architect to partner with stakeholders and engineers to design and deliver enterprise cloud architectures. The role ensures scalable, secure, cost-effective solutions across hybrid/multi-cloud environments, with active Secret clearance and DoD context.

Responsibilities include defining target architectures, supporting end-to-end solution design, and providing technical leadership across CI/CD and IaC. Travel to customer sites may be required.