[Hiring] Cloud Security Architect - Senior @AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

Role Description

At AIS, we are seeking a talented individual to join as a Senior Security Architect. You will support the unique needs of our client as a Cloud Security Architect - Senior.

• Responsible for new cloud architecture design, development, and integration of new architectural features into existing cloud infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.
• Lead multi-disciplined teams in the design and implementation of the cybersecurity system architecture.
• Able to apply cybersecurity standards, directives, guidance, and policies to a cloud architectural framework.
• Compile industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designs for the cloud hosting environment.
• Provide broad-based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and specific cybersecurity initiatives relating to cloud architectural design and development.
• Resolve cloud architecture implementation issues during integration and test.
• Interface with internal and external entities for various solution-related activities.
• Ability to develop and deliver end-to-end, complex, enterprise-level solutions that meet current and future capability requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience designing, securing, and leading cloud security architectures in complex, regulated environments.
• Deep expertise architecting secure AWS-centric (and/or multi-cloud) solutions, including IAM, network security, data protection, logging, monitoring, and incident response.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and DoD security frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, RMF, FedRAMP), with experience leading ATO efforts and risk decisions.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, define security standards, and guide engineering teams on secure cloud design and implementation.
• Active Secret clearance or higher, with ability to support federal and mission-critical customers.
• IAT Level III certification (DoD 8570/8140 compliant) and one or more cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP security-focused credentials).

Requirements

• Experience supporting DoD/IC programs and mission systems.

Benefits

• Competitive and fair compensation that reflects skills, experience, and contributions.
• Targeted base salary range for this role is $159,000-$240,000 per year.
• Transparency in the hiring process regarding compensation structure.