Cloud Security Architect Job at CPMG in Fort Belvoir

Overview A leader in cutting-edge research and technology in the cyber arena, CPMG focuses on using business drivers to guide cybersecurity activities and manage risk. CPMG offers flexible, integrative solutions for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, among others, and specializes in cybersecurity, information and operational technology, electronic security surveillance, and support services. Summary: The Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the security architecture of cloud environments for the Army's Enterprise Cloud. This includes supporting the Army ECMA and Army Cyber Command by providing expert guidance on cloud security best practices, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: Responsible for guiding the design and implementation of secure solutions and services within the cloud. Responsible for the successful configuration and implementation of cloud-based security solutions to reduce risk to an acceptable level. Ensures that the stakeholder security requirements necessary to protect the organization's mission and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture, including reference models, segment and cloud solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting those missions and business processes. Serves as a cybersecurity SME for cybersecurity architecture policies and procedures. Provides cybersecurity management support to Program Management Offices for emerging information systems through the acquisition lifecycle and, where applicable, into sustainment. Provides technical support and guidance to facilitate the identification and integration of cybersecurity controls at the onset of the acquisition lifecycle for emerging cloud capabilities. Serves as a principal liaison for enterprise-level boundary defense initiatives to ensure consistent and sufficient identification and implementation of applicable cybersecurity controls in concert with the agency cybersecurity and cloud architecture and NIST security guidelines. Provides oversight for the design and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions providing standards for access control capabilities across the enterprise. Develops technical solutions to complex problems. Qualifications Necessary Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of cloud-native software development. Expertise of how to conduct cloud operations in AWS or Azure. Knowledge of cloud computing architectures, cloud governance and risk management, business continuity, infrastructure security, virtualization and containers, incident response, application security, data security and encryption, and identity and access management. Minimum Qualifications: Formal general security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Cloud Security Alliance - Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge, (ISC) 2 Certified in Cybersecurity / Systems Security Certified Practitioner, GSEC - Global Information Assurance Certification Security Essentials , Offensive Security Certified Professional, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker.) Formal security certification on cloud service provider platforms (e.g., AWS). Certified Cloud Security Engineer/Architect. Minimum 4 -5 years of related experience. Must be a US citizen Pay and Benefits At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.