Cloud Security Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring Posted this week Verified listing
Beavercreek, OH Posted 3 days ago Apply by Aug 30, 2026 $86,800$198,000 / year

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This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$194,256 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 670 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Cloud Security Architect at our leading-edge organization, you will leverage your advanced cloud security expertise to guide the development of robust security architectures for critical government systems. Your responsibilities include recommending and implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance in Azure or AWS environments. You’ll work closely with customers and migration teams to ensure adherence to information assurance and security requirements based on DoD RMF, CIS Benchmarks, and FedRAMP standards. Additionally, you will conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments across complex mission systems while mentoring junior team members. This role requires a Top Secret clearance, 3+ years of cloud security experience, and certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

What you'll do

  • Recommend and implement secure baselines for cloud networking, identity management, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments across complex mission systems to ensure compliance with RMF.
  • Mentor team members on best practices in cloud security and information assurance standards.
  • Collaborate with migration teams to integrate new tools and capabilities into existing cloud environments.
  • Perform threat modeling and develop strategies for securing high-side environments, cross-domain solutions, and multi-region resiliency.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of cloud security operations experience in environments like Azure or AWS.
  • Experience implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity management, and compliance with RMF, CIS Benchmarks, FedRAMP.
  • Proficiency in IaC, containerization, automation, and scripting for cloud security.
  • Top Secret clearance and DoD 8570/8140 certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
  • Expertise in threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments for complex systems.

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