Security Architect — AWS GovCloud & Federal Compliance

SteerBridge

Vienna (VA)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SteerBridge, a modern technology company, seeks an experienced Security Architect to lead security architecture for a mission‑critical payments platform supporting commercial and federal customers in AWS GovCloud. The role defines design standards across cloud, hybrid infra, data, identity, and integrations, translating federal frameworks into secure, scalable architectures.

The architect partners with solution architects, DevSecOps, developers, and compliance, guiding implementation and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.
8+ years in cybersecurity/cloud security with 3+ years designing security architectures.
Experience with federal requirements (FISMA/NIST SP 800-53/RMF) and SSPs/ATO packages.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain target security architecture and roadmap in AWS GovCloud.
Lead threat modeling and security design reviews for new capabilities.
Define baselines for identity, least privilege, encryption, and zero-trust.
Review cloud configs, CI/CD security, and supply chain requirements.
Define logging, retention, and detection with security operations; support audits.
Develop and own SSPs/ATO packages and risk documentation.