# Cloud Security Architect

> Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation · Boston, United States (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-06-12

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a **Cloud Security Architect**. This position will coordinate across multiple areas as the program supports AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

**Location:** This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Candidates need to be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).

## Requirements

We are seeking highly capable Cloud Architects with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for designing scalable cloud-native solutions, leading development efforts, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a combination management and hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.    
 

-   Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain authorizations and accreditation of the C1 Architecture for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in NIPRNet and SIPRNet.
-   Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all IT stakeholders involved with system design, system builds, and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts on cybersecurity requirements and tooling.
-   Support the cybersecurity authorizations team developing artifacts required to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO).
-   Experience engineering solutions to support migration of security controls from NIST 800-53 Rev 4 to 800-53 Rev 5.
-   Ensure compliance with SCCA, Cloud SRG, and other STIG/SRG requirements.
-   Support Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) within a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment, including implementation of automated control validation, continuous monitoring integration, and real-time POA&M management.
-   Create RMF-required authorization-related documentation and artifacts and support ATO sustainment activities for C1 and DPaaS environments.
-   Conduct routine Insider Threat Assessment and document results in the Contractor’s System Security Plan
-   Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations.
-   Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solutions and conduct remediation activities.
-   Provide and execute a plan for enterprise vulnerability and compliance scanning.
-   Implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review, and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.
-   Participate in regular briefings with the customer on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials
-   Work closely with government Cyber & technical teams to support ATO conditions and requirements.
-   Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes
-   Collaborate with team members and provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering a learning environment

-   Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations. 

**Required Skills:**

-   Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years or more of experience; Master’s and 6+ years or more of experience, additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
-   Must have an active Secret clearance.
-   US citizenship required. 
-   Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment
-   Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)

**Preferred Skills**

-   Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1. 
-   Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.
-   Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
-   Experience with automation/tools like EvalSTIG, STIG Manager, Ansible etc.
-   Cloud certifications in AWS, ACAS, and Cloud Native Services, DoD ACAS certified
-   Certifications: CISSP or equivalent (IAT-3)

## Benefits

**SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:**

-   Medical
-   Dental
-   Vision
-   AD&D
-   STD
-   LTD
-   Company paid Life Insurance
-   401k with employer contribution
-   Paid Time Off
-   Pet Insurance

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