Cloud Security Architect (IA Engineer)

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Cloud Security Architect to guide the development of cloud-based security architectures for mission-critical applications used by the Intelligence Community. The role evaluates and supports the documentation, validation, assessment and accreditation processes so that IT systems meet Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and support documentation, validation, assessment and accreditation of IT systems against IA and security requirements.
• Help define state and risk thresholds and analyse actual state information to assess compliance.
• Work with leaders to turn strategic objectives into doctrine, policies and procedures.
• Evaluate computer applications, software and utility programs to check that software assurance best practices are followed.
• Recommend tools and capabilities for the Risk Management Framework (RMF) across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with IC clients to ensure standards are met.

Required profile

• Experience developing and evaluating security documentation such as system security plans, contingency plans, security procedures and continuity of operations plans.
• Experience with cloud security architecture evaluations, guidance development and troubleshooting.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for classified information.
• Bachelor's degree.

Required skills

• Security+, SSCP, CCNA-Security or GSEC certification (nice to have)
• Nice to have: SDLC experience, cloud technologies, team leadership and client relationship skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development and tuition assistance.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance.
• Projected annual salary range of $62,000 to $141,000 depending on location, qualifications and experience.