Government Security Operations Architect Technical Operations Austin, T

Government Security Operations Architect

Permanent Full Time

Area:
Technical Operations

Locations:
Atlanta, Georgia;
Austin, Texas;
Detroit, Michigan;
Las Vegas, Nevada;
Remote

We are seeking a Government Security Operations Architect to deliver secure, compliant designs and architectures for solutions hosted in Geotab’s cloud‑based telematics platform, geared toward public sector customers.

As a Government Security Operations Architect, your key responsibilities include:

• Holistically evaluating designs and architecture, applying deep technical expertise to understand business impacts, and recommending new solutions to meet security compliance requirements.
• Owning system diagrams for the GTP Gov environment, performing risk assessments, and ensuring security strategies are applied correctly across public sector programs.
• Working closely with cross‑functional teams (architecture, development) and communicating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.
• Collaboration, problem‑solving, and managing multiple projects to completion in a fast‑paced environment.

• Provide architecture security reviews of key initiatives, evaluating existing or proposed solutions and providing recommendations.
• Perform risk assessments of proposed and existing system architectures for compliance with security controls and best practices.
• Serve as the prime contact for security‑related architecture artifacts.
• Ensure Geotab security strategies, policies, and standards are applied correctly across all public sector programs and contribute to new secure architecture governance structures.
• Set architectural direction, provide technical leadership, and advise the business while mediating conflicts among stakeholders.
• Recognize and follow emerging technologies and drive adoption in a secure and compliant manner.
• Lead compliance discussions regarding system architectures and the impact of changes on security control requirements.

• 5‑7 years of experience in secure design and architecture for cloud‑based environments (FedRAMP or NIST 800‑171 preferred).
• 10+ years of overall experience in information technology and security.
• Expert‑level knowledge of cloud computing, containerization and Kubernetes (GCP preferred), SaaS, and software development.
• Experience with SDLC, security, CI/CD, risk management best practices.
• Subject matter expertise in security compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, and FedRAMP.
• Post‑secondary diploma/degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CKA, CKS or cloud certifications) highly valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with all organizational levels.
• Strong team player with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working independently in a flat, remote‑friendly organization.
• Eligibility: continuous lawful residency in the contiguous United States for at least three years, acceptable background and drug screening checks.

• Flex working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus & parental leave top‑up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

* The above are offered to full‑time permanent employees only.

We support flexible, remote‑friendly work arrangements with in‑office collaboration as needed. Employees working from home must have a reliable internet connection with at least 50 mbps download and 10 mbps upload.

Geotab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We comply with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.