Cloud Security Architect, Senior

The Opportunity

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how to secure it. As a cloud security architect, you know how to assess and implement requirements that ensure the safety of information systems and protect them against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. What if you could use your advanced cloud security skills to improve mission‑critical applications for the Intelligence Community (IC)?

We need you to guide the development of cloud‑based security architectures for some of the IC's most critical systems.

Job Number: R0229711

Cloud Security Architect, Senior

As a Cloud Security Architect on our team, you’ll evaluate and support the documentation, validation, assessment, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure Information Technology (IT) systems meet the organization’s Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements. You'll assist in defining an organization’s state and risk thresholds and analyze actual state information to assess compliance. You'll work with leaders to assist with codifying strategic objectives into doctrine, policies, and procedures that can help meet defined objectives.

You'll assist with the evaluation of computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs to determine if software assurance best practices are followed. You’ll recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on‑premise, cloud‑based, and hybrid resources to address the risk management framework (RMF). Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with IC clients to ensure standards are met with information assurance and security requirements.

• 5+ years of experience developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures, and continuity of operations plans
• 5+ years of experience with cloud security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting
• 5+ years of experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience working in an Agile development environment using the Jira tracking tool
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 9+ years of experience with Information Assurance and security requirements, or Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with Information Assurance and security requirements
• Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA‑Security, or GSEC Certification

• Experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Possession of excellent team leadership, development, and client relationship skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills to successfully inter­act with clients, engineers, and managers
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $ (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

• Remote:
  If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid:
  If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite:
  If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.