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Security Architect

Rockville, MD ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Hyattsville, MD ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Takoma Park, MD ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Bethesda, MD ยท On-site

$69.50 - $90/hr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Bethesda, MD ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Chevy Chase, MD ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Silver Spring, MD ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Glen Echo, MD ยท On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

Security Architect

Bethesda, MD

$69.50 - $90/hr

As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management ...

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How much do security engineer architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for security engineer architect in the United States is $71.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62.50 and $80.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Security Engineer Architect vs Security Engineer?

AspectSecurity Engineer ArchitectSecurity Engineer
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISM, CEHCertifications like Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentDesigning security architecture, planning security strategiesImplementing security measures, monitoring systems
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations focusing on security design and architectureCommon in IT and cybersecurity teams for operational security
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in security architectureLooking for operational security roles

The Security Engineer Architect focuses on designing and planning security infrastructure, while the Security Engineer implements and maintains security measures. Both roles require similar certifications and work in cybersecurity environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Security Engineer Architect job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,349 per year, or $71.8 per hour.
Cloud Security Architect with Security Clearance

Cloud Security Architect with Security Clearance

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Fort Belvoir, VA โ€ข On-site

$74 - $98.50/hr

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Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Title: Cloud Architect Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Clearance: Top Secret * Responsible for guiding the design and implementation of secure solutions and services within the cloud. * Responsible for the successful configuration and implementation of cloud-based security solutions to reduce risk to an acceptable level. * Ensures that the stakeholder security requirements necessary to protect the organization's mission and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture, including reference models, segment and cloud solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting those missions and business processes.

* Serves as a cybersecurity SME for cybersecurity architecture policies and procedures. * Provides cybersecurity management support to Program Management Offices for emerging information systems through the acquisition lifecycle and, where applicable, into sustainment. * Provides technical support and guidance to facilitate the identification and integration of cybersecurity controls at the onset of the acquisition lifecycle for emerging cloud capabilities.

* Serves as a principal liaison for enterprise-level boundary defense initiatives to ensure consistent and sufficient identification and implementation of applicable cybersecurity controls in concert with the agency cybersecurity and cloud architecture and NIST security guidelines. * Provides oversight for the design and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions providing standards for access control capabilities across the enterprise. * Develops technical solutions to complex problems.

Minimum Qualifications: * Knowledge of cloud-native software development. * Expertise of how to conduct cloud operations in AWS or Azure. * Formal general security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security, Cloud Security Alliance - Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge, (ISC) 2 Certified in Cybersecurity / Systems Security Certified Practitioner, GSEC - Global Information Assurance Certification Security Essentials, Offensive Security Certified Professional, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker.) * Formal security certification on cloud service provider platforms (e.g., AWS) * Certified Cloud Security Engineer/Architect.

* Knowledge of cloud computing architectures, cloud governance and risk management, business continuity, infrastructure security, virtualization and containers, incident response, application security, data security and encryption, and identity and access management.