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Skills
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Bash Scriptingunmatched
- Benchmarkingunmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Cloud Architectureunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Computer Securityunmatched
- Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
- Continuous Integrationunmatched
- Cryptographyunmatched
- DevOpsunmatched
- Ecosystemsunmatched
- Enterprise Protectionunmatched
- GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
- Go Programming Language (Golang)unmatched
- Internet Securityunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Sales Managementunmatched
- Security Architectureunmatched
- Security Consultingunmatched
- Technical Presentationunmatched
- Test Automationunmatched
- Threat Modelingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
- United States Citizenunmatched
- Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
Description
| 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 DevOps agility and rigorous regulatory compliance (SOC2). Technical Qualifications Category Security Platforms Requirements Mastery of cloud-native security suites (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center). Category Identity & Access Requirements Expert knowledge of Identity-First Security, including CIEM, Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and complex OIDC/SAML flows. Category Automation Requirements Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash to build custom security automations and integrate with SOAR platforms. Category DevSecOps Requirements Deep experience embedding automated security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA) directly into CI/CD pipelines. Category 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 DevOps" 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 include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check. • Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process. • If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance. • All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent status Green Card holder. • Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.) • All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative. • Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time. • The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women. Prime Contract Number - 1BITCS-25-B-0009 For this position, there will be only one bill rate regardless of hours worked in a day and/or workweek. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561320. The small business size standard is $34 million | |
| Work will be remote with candidates located in Morrisville, NC; Falls Church, VA; or Eagan, MN given preference. |
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Reston, VA |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.planitgroup.com/ |
About Company
PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.
Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.