Senior Cloud Security Architect Alexandria, VA Posted today

NANA Regional Corporation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Data Management (ADM) is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, secure, and optimize DoW OIG cloud environments. You will define cloud security architectures, enforce standards, and guide modernization across multi-domain environments.

The ideal candidate has deep cloud security expertise, experience with AWS and Azure, and a TS clearance with SCI eligibility. You will collaborate with enterprise architects and cybersecurity teams to ensure RMF/NIST 800-53 compliance and

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud security architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, SOA, microservices, and integration frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security controls, identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, and secure DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with architecture modeling tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate) and frameworks such as TOGAF or DoDAF.
• Strong grasp of application lifecycle management, secure software development methodologies, and CI/CD security integration.
• Experience supporting classified or high-security environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Define cloud security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures that support enterprise-wide adoption.
• Design secure interfaces, APIs, and data flows across cloud applications, middleware, and on-premise systems.
• Establish and enforce enterprise cloud security standards, including identity, access, encryption, logging, and monitoring controls.
• Lead the integration of zero-trust principles, secure configuration baselines, and continuous monitoring capabilities.
• Assess current cloud and application inventories to identify integration opportunities, security gaps, and cost-optimization strategies.
• Recommend architectural enhancements that improve performance, resilience, and security posture.
• Define cloud service layering, component dependencies, and cross-domain data flows.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, cybersecurity teams, and technical leads to ensure cloud development aligns with system models and strategic goals.
• Support the design and delivery of secure custom and COTS cloud solutions.
• Maintain cloud architecture diagrams, security models, version histories, and configuration documentation.
• Ensure cloud services comply with security policies, including RMF, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.
• Evaluate and monitor cloud service licensing, security tooling, and compliance obligations.
• Conduct proof of concepts to validate architectural decisions and emerging cloud security technologies.
• Partner with project managers, developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to align cloud security architecture with operational needs.
• Assist in translating mission requirements into secure, scalable cloud designs and technical specifications.
• Produce strategic approach papers outlining enabling technologies, associated risks, and recommended adoption paths.
• Continuously refine cloud architectures to support scalability, automation, and evolving mission demands.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance (SCI)

Cloud security architecture

AWS

Azure

Zero Trust

RMF/NIST 800-53

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

UML

ArchiMate

Job description

Akima Data Management (ADM) is seeking a highly skilled and mission‑driven Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud environments. In this role, you will architect resilient cloud solutions, enforce security standards, and ensure that Department of War (DoW) Office of Inspector General (OIG) cloud‑based systems uphold the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

The ideal candidate blends deep cloud security expertise with strong architectural discipline, analytical thinking, and the ability to guide modernization across complex, multi‑domain environments. You will define cloud security architectures, integrate zero‑trust principles, assess emerging technologies, and ensure that cloud services align with DoW OIG’s mission objectives and enterprise security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with OIG security and mission requirements.

• Define cloud security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures that support enterprise‑wide adoption.

• Design secure interfaces, APIs, and data flows across cloud applications, middleware, and on‑premise systems.

• Establish and enforce enterprise cloud security standards, including identity, access, encryption, logging, and monitoring controls.

• Lead the integration of zero‑trust principles, secure configuration baselines, and continuous monitoring capabilities.

• Assess current cloud and application inventories to identify integration opportunities, security gaps, and cost‑optimization strategies.

• Recommend architectural enhancements that improve performance, resilience, and security posture.

• Define cloud service layering, component dependencies, and cross‑domain data flows.

• Collaborate with enterprise architects, cybersecurity teams, and technical leads to ensure cloud development aligns with system models and strategic goals.

• Support the design and delivery of secure custom and COTS cloud solutions.

• Maintain cloud architecture diagrams, security models, version histories, and configuration documentation.

• Ensure cloud services comply with security policies, including RMF, NIST 800‑53, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.

• Evaluate and monitor cloud service licensing, security tooling, and compliance obligations.

• Conduct proof of concepts to validate architectural decisions and emerging cloud security technologies.

• Partner with project managers, developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to align cloud security architecture with operational needs.

• Assist in translating mission requirements into secure, scalable cloud designs and technical specifications.

• Produce strategic approach papers outlining enabling technologies, associated risks, and recommended adoption paths.

• Continuously refine cloud architectures to support scalability, automation, and evolving mission demands.

Qualifications

• Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud security architecture.

• Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, SOA, microservices, and integration frameworks.

• Deep knowledge of cloud security controls, identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, and secure DevSecOps practices.

• Experience with architecture modeling tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate) and frameworks such as TOGAF or DoDAF.

• Strong grasp of application lifecycle management, secure software development methodologies, and CI/CD security integration.

• Experience supporting classified or high‑security environments is highly preferred.

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Job ID

2026-25477

Work Type

On‑Site

Pay Range

$220K to $235K

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).