Cloud Security Architect, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Sep 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 756 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cloud Security Architect, Mid

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As a Cloud Security Architect at this leading Intelligence Community firm, you will guide the development of secure cloud-based architectures for critical systems, evaluating and supporting documentation processes to ensure compliance with Information Assurance requirements. Your daily tasks include assessing risk management frameworks, collaborating on strategic objectives, and recommending tools based on your expertise in cloud security architecture evaluations and RMF. You’ll work closely with IC clients to implement standards and collaborate with agile teams using Jira. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in evaluating security documentation and cloud security architecture, along with TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications like Security+ CE or SSCP. Experience with the SDLC and strong interpersonal skills are also beneficial as you tackle complex security challenges in a high-stakes environment.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF) Agile Jira TS/SCI Security+ CE SSCP CCNA-Security GSEC SDLC AWS Azure Google Cloud

What you'll do

Evaluate and support documentation for cloud-based security architectures.
Assist in defining risk thresholds and assessing compliance with IA requirements.
Codify strategic objectives into doctrine, policies, and procedures for security.
Analyze software to ensure adherence to software assurance best practices.
Recommend tools and capabilities to address the RMF framework effectively.
Collaborate with IC clients to meet information assurance and security standards.

What we're looking for

3+ years experience developing and evaluating cloud security documentation.
3+ years experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
Security certifications such as Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC.
Experience working in Agile development environments using Jira.
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of Information Assurance experience preferred.

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