Cloud Security Architect at Computer World Services (CWS)Corporation in Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Job Description:

Job Description

Computer World Services Corporation (CWS) is seeking an exceptional candidate to serve as Cloud Security Architect. Candidate will be responsible for the architectural design, development, and deployment of the enterprise's Cloud architecture and related systems. Defines cloud solutions based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. Researches, identifies, selects, and tests technology products required for cloud solution delivery. Establishes, implements, and documents the technology integration or migration strategies. The position requires staying on top of the industry trend and new technologies for the system architecture.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

* Responsible for guiding the design and implementation of secure solutions and services within the cloud.

* Responsible for the successful configuration and implementation of cloud-based security solutions to reduce risk to an acceptable level.

* Ensures that the stakeholder security requirements necessary to protect the organization's mission and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture, including reference models, segment and cloud solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting those missions and business processes.

* Serves as a cybersecurity SME with regards to cybersecurity architecture policies and procedures.

* Provides cybersecurity management support to Program Management Offices for emerging information systems through the acquisition lifecycle and, where applicable, into sustainment.

* Provides technical support and guidance to facilitate the identification and integration of cybersecurity controls at the onset of the acquisition lifecycle for emerging cloud capabilities.

* Serves as a principal liaison for enterprise-level boundary defense initiatives to ensure consistent and sufficient identification and implementation of applicable cybersecurity controls in concert with the agency cybersecurity and

cloud architecture and NIST security guidelines.

* Provides oversight for the design and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions providing standards for access control capabilities across the enterprise.

* Develops technical solutions to complex problems.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field

* 10+ years of related experience which includes specific experiences below:

* Cybersecurity for data centers, clouds, and cloud-based services.

* Cloud-native software development.

* Cloud operations in AWS or Azure.

* Knowledge of cloud computing architectures, cloud governance and risk management, business continuity, infrastructure security, virtualization and containers, incident response, application security, data security and encryption, and identity and access management.

Certifications

* Certified Cloud Security Engineer/Architect

* DOD 8570.01 IAT Level II (any one of the following - Security+, CSA CCSK, (ISC)2 CC/SSCP, GIAC GSEC, Offensive Security OSCP, EC-Council CEH.)

* Formal security certification on cloud service provider platforms (For example, AWS)

Security Clearance

* Active Top Secret

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

* NA

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at