Top Secret Cloud Security Architect - Mission Critical

Tier4 Group; Chambersburg (Franklin County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

PTO & Holidays

Profit-sharing

Paid training & certs

401(k) with match

Medical plans

Dental & vision & life

Tech provided equipment

Job summary

Tier4 Group is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and security of cloud and cloud-native environments supporting government missions.

This senior role collaborates with architects, engineers, developers, and security leaders to ensure security is built in from day one, with a focus on RMF, NIST controls, and Zero Trust.

The position offers hybrid work options with onsite presence and a strong benefits package to support mission-critical work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity or security architecture experience.
• Deep expertise designing and securing cloud or cloud-native environments.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, APIs, and serverless architectures.
• Expert knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, STIGs/SRGs.
• Experience translating compliance and security requirements into real-world technical solutions.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess secure cloud, hybrid, and cloud-native architectures.
• Lead security architecture reviews and identify risks early.
• Advise engineering on securing APIs, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and serverless tech.
• Translate RMF, NIST, and cybersecurity requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Recommend and design security controls including IAM, MFA, encryption, access management, and network security.
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts and help reduce organizational attack surface.
• Partner with technical and executive stakeholders to communicate risks, recommendations, and security strategy.
• Support multiple modernization and cloud initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

APIs & microservices

Serverless architectures

Zero Trust

Identity & access management

Education

CISSP

CCSP

CISM

CASP+/SecurityX

Cloud+

CSSLP

CISSP-ISSAP

CISSP-ISSEP

GSEC

Job description

Tier4 Group is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and security of cloud and cloud-native environments supporting government missions.

This senior role collaborates with architects, engineers, developers, and security leaders to ensure security is built in from day one, with a focus on RMF, NIST controls, and Zero Trust.

The position offers hybrid work options with onsite presence and a strong benefits package to support mission-critical work.