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IT - Cyber Security Architect​/Engineer III

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: PlanIT Group, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Security Management & Operations, Information Security & Data Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 260000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 260000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Cloud Security Architect

As a Senior Cloud Security Architect, you will lead the strategic vision for protecting our multi-cloud ecosystem. You are responsible for designing the security blueprints that govern our entire digital footprint—from identity perimeters to AI-driven threat detection. This role requires a "Security as Code" mindset, where you build automated guardrails that empower developers to move at speed without compromising the safety of our data or infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Security Architecture Vision:
    Lead the design of a global Zero Trust architecture, ensuring robust identity governance (IAM), network micro-segmentation, and data encryption across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • AI-Native Security Strategy:
    Architect specialized security frameworks for AI/ML pipelines, focusing on data privacy for training sets, model integrity, and securing LLM-integrated applications against emerging attack vectors.
  • Automated Guardrails (Policy as Code):
    Develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies using Terraform, etc., ensuring that non-compliant infrastructure is automatically remediated or blocked from deployment.
  • Cloud Posture Management:
    Design and oversee the integration of CNAPP and CSPM tools to provide real-time visibility into misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and excessive permissions.
  • Threat Modeling & Resilience:
    Conduct deep-dive threat modeling for complex cloud-native systems, simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) and "blast radius" scenarios to strengthen system resilience.
  • Security Consultancy:
    Act as the lead security advisor for the Cloud Architecture team, bridging the gap between Dev Ops agility and rigorous regulatory compliance (SOC2).
Technical Qualifications

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Security Platforms Requirements

Mastery of cloud-native security suites (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center).

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Identity & Access Requirements

Expert knowledge of Identity-First Security, including CIEM, Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and complex OIDC/SAML flows.

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Automation Requirements

Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash to build custom security automations and integrate with SOAR platforms.

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Dev Sec Ops Requirements

Deep experience embedding automated security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA) directly into CI/CD pipelines.

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Cloud Networking Requirements

Advanced understanding of secure connectivity, including SD-WAN, Cloud WAF, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

Preferred Experience
  • Experience:

    12+ years in Cybersecurity, with at least 6 years focused on architecting secure cloud environments at scale.
  • Certifications:

    Top-tier credentials.
  • Education:

    Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related engineering field preferred. BS degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
  • Soft Skills:

    Strong ability to bridge the gap between "Speed of Dev Ops" and "Rigors of Security" while communicating clearly with executive leadership
  • Leadership:
    Proven ability to influence technical roadmaps and present security risks clearly to C-suite stakeholders.
Core Objectives
  • Zero Standing Privilege:
    Help Transition the organization to a "Zero Standing Privilege" model for all production environments.
  • Automated Compliance:
    Help Achieve automated auditing for core compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).
  • Mean Time to Detect (MTTD):
    Utilize AI-driven monitoring to reduce the detection time of anomalous cloud activity to minimum
Additional Provisions:
  • Pass a client mandated clearance process to…
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