Senior Cloud Security Architect: Zero-Trust & Enterprise Cloud

Akima; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Data Management (ADM) seeks a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud environments. You will define cloud security architectures, enforce standards, and ensure OIG cloud systems uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Role is homeported in Alexandria, VA with DoW OIG mission alignment, requiring strong leadership in zero-trust adoption and security controls across AWS, Azure, and hybrid clouds.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and security mindset.
• Proven cloud security architecture experience across AWS/Azure.
• Experience with security frameworks (RMF/NIST).

Responsibilities

• Develop secure cloud architectures across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
• Define guardrails, reference architectures, and zero-trust patterns.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to align security with mission goals.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Cloud security architecture

Architectural discipline

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity or related

8+ years experience or 10+ years in lieu of degree

Tools

UML

ArchiMate

TOGAF/DoDAF

Job description

Akima Data Management (ADM) seeks a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud environments. You will define cloud security architectures, enforce standards, and ensure OIG cloud systems uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Role is homeported in Alexandria, VA with DoW OIG mission alignment, requiring strong leadership in zero-trust adoption and security controls across AWS, Azure, and hybrid clouds.