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Principal Cloud Security Architect

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: PTR Global
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85 - 90 USD Hourly USD 85.00 90.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Senior Cloud Security Architect (AWS) / Info Sec Architect V

Location

Reston VA (3 Days onsite Per week)

Duration

8+ Months Contract TO HIRE

Job

FNMAJP

Job Description
  • Consultant - Info Sec Architect V
  • Hiring for a Senior Information Security Architect position primarily focusing on AWS.
  • This position requires deep expertise in Information Security principles including Business Security Architecture, Threat Modelling, Data Security (data encryption, masking, tokenization, data access controls), AWS Cloud and Systems architecture.
  • This candidate must be able to architect and ensure the security and compliance of the cloud environments based on enterprise cloud security policies, standards, procedures and industry best practices and frameworks (NIST, OWASP).
  • Self-starter and Senior Architect who can lead the AWS Security architecture program in multiple projects simultaneously by collaborating with numerous stakeholders (Product owners, Enterprise Architect).
Must Have
  • Public Cloud: AWS Experience
  • Deep Expertise and proven Track record in AWS Architecture and AWS Services (Compute, IAM, RDS, Resource Policies, Network, Messaging, Data Storage, CI/CD, AI/ML, ETL, Serverless, ECS/EKS).
  • Experience with AWS security pillars, best practices and well designed architecture. Experience in AI/ML is preferable.
Information Security Architecture
  • Key experience:
    Application security, Threat Modelling, API Security, Dev Sec Ops , Pipeline security, Infrastructure security, AuthN/Z, Encryption, Key Management, Data discovery and encryption, SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, Access Controls, Container Security.
  • Industry security standards and frameworks (OWASP, NIST CIS, FED Ramp, ISO, SOX etc.).
  • Experience designing Architectures based on Security Standards and threat model the designs to identify issues and design mitigating controls.
Systems Architecture
  • Key experience:
    System Design, API Driven architecture, Open Standards, stateless, Resiliency, High Availability, System and SaaS Integrations.
Nice to Have
  • AWS advanced Certification (Professional, Specialty), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent.
About PTR Global

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit

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Pay Range

$85-90/hr.

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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