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Akima, LLC

Senior Cloud Security Architect

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$220K - $235K/yr

You will define cloud security architectures, integrate zero-trust principles, assess emerging ... upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until ...

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Nwis

Cloud Security Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$99K - $206K/yr

Contract personnel perform investigations tocharacterizethe severity of breaches, develop ... The Cloud Security Analyst will assess, monitor, and secure cloud-based technology integration ...

SOSi

Cloud Security Engineer

This position is contingent upon award of contract** SOSi is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a ...

Nightwing

Cloud Security Analyst

Arlington, VA

Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Cloud Security ...

SOSi

Cloud Security Engineer

This position is contingent upon award of contract** SOSi is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a ...

Barbaricum

Cloud Security Architect - Senior

Washington, DC · On-site

$74.25 - $98.50/hr

... MODES) contract. You will define DoD SRG- and FedRAMP-compliant cloud security patterns, establish Zero Trust architecture approaches, support DevSecOps integration, and ensure MC&FP cloud ...

ARC Group

Cloud Security Architect

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

$60.75 - $80.50/hr

CLOUD SECURITY ARCHITECT REMOTE ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Cloud Security ... This is starting out as a contract position running through August 2026 with potential to extend or ...

Prescient Edge

Cloud Security Engineer

Doral, FL · On-site

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Benefits: At ... Cloud Security Engineers (Ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL 2, 4, ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Cloud Security Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

$54.75 - $73/hr

MALVERN, PA CONTRACT ROLE: INITIAL 12 MONTHS + OPTIONS TO EXTEND - LONG TERM CONTRACT ROLE EXP- 8-10 YEARS Responsibilities * Cloud engineering devsecops which will include design, implementation ...

ConglomerateIT LLC

Cloud Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Contract Note* : Please apply only if you have relevant Manufacturing Domain experience and your profile strongly matches the required Cloud Security / Vulnerability Management qualifications listed ...

SWI

Cloud Security Consultant/Engineer

Holyoke, MA · On-site

Holyoke, MA (Hybrid Role) Contract : 12 months (With possibility of extension) We are seeking a Cloud Security Consultant to secure enterprise AWS and Azure environments. Responsibilities * Secure ...

Creative IT Inc

Cloud Security Specialist (AWS)

Washington, DC · On-site

$74.25 - $98.50/hr

With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH ... We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract cloud security in the United States is $71.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62.98 and $83.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract Cloud SecurityCloud Security Engineer
CertificationsCCSP, CISSP, CompTIA Security+CCSP, CISSP, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentProject-based, contract roles, often remoteFull-time, in-house or remote, ongoing responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, tech companies, cloud providersTech companies, cloud service providers, enterprises
Search & Comparison IntentContract roles, freelance opportunities, project-based workFull-time career, skill development, team collaboration

Contract Cloud Security professionals focus on short-term projects, often working remotely for various clients, while Cloud Security Engineers hold ongoing, full-time roles within organizations, managing cloud security infrastructure and policies. Both roles require similar certifications and industry knowledge, but differ in employment type and work scope.

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Senior Cloud Security Architect

Akima, LLC

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$220K - $235K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 453 rated engineering

Job description

Akima Data Management (ADM) is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud environments. In this role, you will architect resilient cloud solutions, enforce security standards, and ensure that Department of War (DoW) Office of Inspector General (OIG) cloud-based systems uphold the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The ideal candidate blends deep cloud security expertise with strong architectural discipline, analytical thinking, and the ability to guide modernization across complex, multi-domain environments. You will define cloud security architectures, integrate zero-trust principles, assess emerging technologies, and ensure that cloud services align with DoW OIG's mission objectives and enterprise security frameworks.
Responsibilities
  • Develop secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with OIG security and mission requirements.
  • Define cloud security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures that support enterprise-wide adoption.
  • Design secure interfaces, APIs, and data flows across cloud applications, middleware, and on-premise systems.
  • Establish and enforce enterprise cloud security standards, including identity, access, encryption, logging, and monitoring controls.
  • Lead the integration of zero-trust principles, secure configuration baselines, and continuous monitoring capabilities.
  • Assess current cloud and application inventories to identify integration opportunities, security gaps, and cost-optimization strategies.
  • Recommend architectural enhancements that improve performance, resilience, and security posture.
  • Define cloud service layering, component dependencies, and cross-domain data flows.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, cybersecurity teams, and technical leads to ensure cloud development aligns with system models and strategic goals.
  • Support the design and delivery of secure custom and COTS cloud solutions.
  • Maintain cloud architecture diagrams, security models, version histories, and configuration documentation.
  • Ensure cloud services comply with security policies, including RMF, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.
  • Evaluate and monitor cloud service licensing, security tooling, and compliance obligations.
  • Conduct proof of concepts to validate architectural decisions and emerging cloud security technologies.
  • Partner with project managers, developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to align cloud security architecture with operational needs.
  • Assist in translating mission requirements into secure, scalable cloud designs and technical specifications.
  • Produce strategic approach papers outlining enabling technologies, associated risks, and recommended adoption paths.
  • Continuously refine cloud architectures to support scalability, automation, and evolving mission demands.

This role is homeported out of Alexandria, VA, and provides support to cybersecurity as required. This role is critical in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of OIG's systems and data.
Qualifications
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and cloud security architecture.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, SOA, microservices, and integration frameworks.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud security controls, identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, and secure DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience with architecture modeling tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate) and frameworks such as TOGAF or DoDAF.
  • Strong grasp of application lifecycle management, secure software development methodologies, and CI/CD security integration.
  • Experience supporting classified or high-security environments is highly preferred.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed."
Job ID
2026-25477
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$220K to $235K
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.
As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

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Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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