AWS Cloud Security Architect

General Dynamics

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$153,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Similar $167k
This role $180k
$107k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$192,506 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 514 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,519–$150,385 across 431 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AWS Cloud Security Architect

The AWS Cloud Security Architect will join an agile development team to modernize enterprise-class software applications. This role requires designing secure cloud architectures, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating with ITSO and CISA for system security validation. The architect will create essential security documentation, deliver a quarterly Cloud Security Roadmap, and provide operational support for cloud firewalls, ACLs, SSL, API endpoints, authentication procedures, private image management, and network segmentation. Key skills include deep expertise in Amazon EKS security architecture, Kubernetes RBAC design, AWS VPC architecture, and Splunk integration. The candidate must have experience with FedRAMP High multi-tier web applications on EKS and be proficient in AWS native VM tooling for containerized workloads. This position demands an expert level of knowledge in cloud security, network security, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

What you'll do

  • Design secure cloud architectures for enterprise-class applications.
  • Perform risk assessments using enterprise tools and validate system security.
  • Create essential security documentation including System Security Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans.
  • Provide operational support for cloud firewalls, ACLs, SSL, API endpoints, and authentication procedures.
  • Support incident response planning and automation for legacy systems.
  • Ensure continuous monitoring and secure data handling in production environments.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of specialized experience in cloud security architecture.
  • Expertise in AWS Cloud Security, including VPC design, network security, and compliance.
  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes RBAC, NetworkPolicy, and Pod Security Admission controls.
  • Experience with container image security, GitLab CI/CD pipeline security, and performance monitoring.
  • Ability to conduct threat assessments, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

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