Blue Rose is seeking a
Cyber Security Architect - Cloud Security Expert to support our work with a federal client. This is a
Hybrid
role in Washington, DC and is open to
U.S. Citizens ONLY.
Successful candidates are required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.In this role you will:
- Plan, Design, and Implement secure cloud strategies and policies that meet client, program, and federal guidelines
- Interface with clients, stakeholders and project lead to overlay and ensure security/compliance requirements are built alongside functional requirements
- Create, contribute, and maintain secure design patterns for existing and future projects
- Manage several simultaneous projects from conception through implementation
- Interface with multiple teams to identify, correct, and implement compensating controls within focus areas of the enterprise
- Align business objectives to security and compliance requirements across multiple internal and external teams
- Create secure cloud environments
- Defend enterprise environments
- Threat modeling to guide decision-making processes
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend those security solutions that align with business needs
- Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating a self-starter attitude.
- Mentor and train other members on the team
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have:
- 10+ years of experience in Security Architecture Design
- 7+ years of experience in Network Security Architecture
- 7+ years of experience in creating secure cloud environments following federal standards across multiple cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- 3+ years of experience defending enterprise environments
- 2+ years in threat modeling to guide decision-making processes
- High level scripting language (Python, JavaScript, Go, Java)
- Expertise in threat modeling and ability to articulate architectural and technology decisions rationale through compliance and risk-based assessments
- Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Strong Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
- Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, technologies and best practices
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and ability to make decisions based on both compliance and risk considerations
- Excellent communication skills to interface with multiple teams, stakeholders and senior leadership
- Ability to serve as security subject matter expert who can explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Experience with a variety of cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Expert with industry-specific compliance requirements
- Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security or related field
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000, Depending on Experience
