Security Architect

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

Job Summary:

The Security Architect (Part Time - Remote) leads architectural analysis to map and assess the security posture of cloud and internal network environments. This role identifies credible attack paths, guides penetration testing efforts, and ensures security controls are effective, primarily focusing on AWS GovCloud and hybrid-cloud systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead security architecture reviews across AWS GovCloud and internal network segments, including design, configuration, trust boundaries, identity, and monitoring.
• Confirm assessment boundaries and define necessary information and system walkthroughs with the client.
• Identify and document credible attack paths, trust relationships, and control gaps.
• Deliver preliminary findings and collaborate with the Penetration Testing Lead on targeted test design.
• Update baseline assessments during subsequent cycles to reflect new systems and validate effectiveness of fixes.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• 7+ years of experience in security architecture review, cloud and network security assessment, and control validation.
• Deep expertise in AWS architecture and identity management, including IAM, federation, segmentation, and monitoring/detection design.
• Proven ability to identify and document attack paths in hybrid-cloud environments.
• Strong technical writing skills for clear, actionable client findings.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or GIAC cloud/architecture certifications.
• OSCP certification is an advantage.

Special Considerations:

• Onsite presence required for presentations, briefings, and report narration in Washington, DC.
• Contract position lasting 12 months with allocated hours up to 15 hours per week.

Scheduling:

• Part-time engagement with flexible hours up to 15 hours per week, primarily remote.