Senior Cloud Security Architect (TS/SCI) – Zero Trust Leader

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 159,600 - 266,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Security Cloud Architect in Chantilly, VA, to design secure cloud architectures for high-impact national security missions. The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor's degree in a STEM field, and over 10 years of enterprise IT experience, including extensive cloud architecture roles. Responsibilities include defining architectural standards, advising teams on security and performance, and guiding the integration of ACE cloud solutions. A comprehensive benefits program is offered, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and current polygraph required.
• 10+ years of enterprise IT experience, including 5+ years in cloud architecture roles.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CISM) required.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern secure enterprise cloud architectures aligned with mission objectives.
• Define and enforce Zero Trust cloud architectures aligned with NIST SP 800‑207.
• Serve as the Government‑facing authority for cloud security architecture decisions.

Skills

Cloud governance

Security architecture

Hybrid solutions

NIST compliance

Zero Trust implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related STEM field

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Security Cloud Architect in Chantilly, VA, to design secure cloud architectures for high-impact national security missions. The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor's degree in a STEM field, and over 10 years of enterprise IT experience, including extensive cloud architecture roles. Responsibilities include defining architectural standards, advising teams on security and performance, and guiding the integration of ACE cloud solutions. A comprehensive benefits program is offered, including healthcare and retirement plans.