AWS Architect - TS​/SCI Clearance

We are seeking an AWS Architect with a TS/SCI clearance to design and support secure, scalable cloud solutions for mission-critical workloads. This role combines cloud architecture, security engineering, and technical leadership, translating mission and business requirements into practical AWS designs and implementation plans.

The position will work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment and may be based in Seal Beach, CA, Satellite Beach, FL, or Herndon, VA. Classified work must be performed within approved facilities and systems.

• Design AWS architectures spanning compute, storage, networking, identity, security, resilience, and observability, aligned to mission needs and the services available in the target environment.
• Develop architecture diagrams, design decisions, technical standards, implementation roadmaps, and operational documentation suitable for their classification level.
• Lead workload assessments and cloud migration planning, including dependency analysis, deployment strategies, testing, and transition to operations.
• Implement infrastructure as code and repeatable configuration practices using tools such as AWS Cloud Formation or Terraform, where approved.
• Design least-privilege access, network segmentation, encryption, key management, audit logging, and continuous monitoring in collaboration with security stakeholders.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and authorization activities by providing architecture documentation, control implementation details, and technical evidence.
• Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, networking, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and improve performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Define backup, recovery, and continuity approaches; validate designs against agreed availability and recovery requirements.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs and communicate recommendations clearly to technical teams and mission stakeholders.
• Follow SCIF procedures and approved processes for handling classified information, reviewing software and tools, and transferring data between environments.

• Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI); ability to obtain and maintain required program access.
• Ability to work onsite in a SCIF at one of the designated locations.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing production AWS solutions, including secure networking, identity and access management, compute, storage, monitoring, and recovery.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, least privilege, encryption, logging, and defense-in-depth practices.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code, automation, version control, and controlled deployment processes.
• Experience translating stakeholder requirements into documented architectures and actionable implementation plans.
• Working knowledge of federal security authorization processes, including RMF and relevant NIST security controls.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical writing, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate.
• Experience supporting classified cloud environments, defense or intelligence missions, or other highly regulated workloads.
• Experience with AWS Gov Cloud (US) or classified AWS environments, including differences in service availability and operational constraints.
• Experience with hybrid connectivity, Linux or Windows administration, containers, and secure deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), vulnerability management, and remediation practices.
• Experience supporting authorization to operate (ATO) activities and collaborating with government security and system stakeholders.

• Primary work location:
  Seal Beach, CA;
  Satellite Beach, FL; or Herndon, VA.
• Work is performed onsite in a SCIF environment, subject to facility access rules and restrictions on personal electronics and external connectivity.
• Maintain required clearance, access approvals, security training, and compliance with classified information handling requirements.
• Use only approved systems, tools, repositories, and communication channels for the applicable environment.

Pay range: $220,000 - $275,000 depending on…