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[Hiring] Senior Security Architect @Aquia
Mar 12, 2025 - Aquia is hiring a remote Senior Security Architect. 💸 Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 usd. 📍Location: USA.
About Aquia Inc.
Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.
Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Serves as a technical advisor for the Medicare Systems Platform (MiSP) contract at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), guiding application development teams through the migration from legacy infrastructure to CMS-controlled cloud environments. Provides expert consultation on CMS policies, compliance requirements, security protocols, and cloud modernization strategies to ensure successful and compliant transitions. This position is advisory in nature.
- Lead application development teams through the complete migration lifecycle from existing infrastructure to CMS cloud platforms
- Interpret and communicate CMS policies, procedures, and compliance requirements to technical teams
- Provide expert guidance on systems security best practices and cloud security architecture
- Develop migration roadmaps and technical strategies aligned with CMS modernization initiatives
- Advise on cloud architecture design, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the migration process
- Facilitate communication between application teams and CMS infrastructure/security personnel
- Stay current with federal cloud security requirements, including FedRAMP and FISMA
- Document technical solutions and create reference architectures for common migration patterns
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT systems architecture or cloud engineering
- 3+ years of experience with federal healthcare systems or similar regulated environments
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud migration strategies and implementation
- Strong knowledge of security compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA)
- Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts
- Experience with Medicare or Medicaid policies and procedures
- Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)
- Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent)
- Experience with DevSecOps implementation in government environments
- Experience with legacy system modernization
Benefits
- Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
- Employee stock plan
- 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
- Generous PTO package
- Personal training and development budget
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Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
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Salary
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Remote
Location
🇺🇸
USA Only
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Job Type
Full-time
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Posted
4d ago
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| 🇺🇸 | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA Only |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. | ️
