What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Security Architect position at Agile Defense?
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Requisition # : 479
Job Title : Cloud Security Architect
Location : 1155 21st St NW Washington, District of Columbia 20581 - onsite between 2 and 5 days a week.
Clearance Level : Active DoD - Public Trust
Required Certification(s) :
Relevant cloud security certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate / Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CCSP, Palo Alto certification (PCNSA, PCNSE, PCSFE), etc.)
SUMMARY
Agile Defense seeks a talented Cloud Security Architect to support its quickly changing cloud environment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for cybersecurity. They will be an experienced and knowledgeable security professional responsible for managing and securing our cloud and on-premises infrastructure, strongly emphasizing Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA).
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as subject matter expert, possessing in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience managing PaloAlto virtual firewalls using Panorama.
Design and manage firewall rules and access groups
Work daily with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services using your technical experience to work interchangeably with their interfaces.
Participates as needed in all system and software development phases with emphasis on the planning, analysis, security, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation phases.
Apply principles, methods, and knowledge of the ZTA to challenging and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications to arrive at automated solutions.
Assist with the agency's implementation of government mandates as required, including but not limited to M-22-09, M-21-31, ZTA, and CISA's Maturity Model.
Support Role-based security functional testing as required.
Actively participate in discussions to coordinate and align mission / business objectives and cloud / IT technological capabilities to allow continued technology modernization within the CFTC.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
This is a non-supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications
Relevant cloud security certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate / Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CCSP, etc.)
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent is required.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
7 years of experience in Information Technology with a focus on Cloud Technologies
Hands-on experience managing PaloAlto virtual firewalls using Panorama
Hands-on experience designing and managing firewall rules and access groups
Demonstrated understanding of Prisma Access and Prisma SDWAN technologies
Expert-level knowledge of Azure Cloud Architecture and can speak in-depth about the technology and tools used daily to manage Azure virtual networks.
Must be able to lead clients through detailed conversations as a Subject Matter Expert leveraging the Azure Well-Architected Framework and aligning initiatives appropriately.
Must have in-depth knowledge of the security effects of vWAN, VNGs, and other virtual network topologies.
Must be able to lead in-depth technical conversations with the client regarding various authentication tools like EntraID, OpenID, SAML, and running Enterprise Apps
Must have hands-on experience injecting logs into Sentinel to act as an advisor for the Sentinel team.
Expert-level knowledge using the Microsoft Defender group of products (XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Cloud Apps, etc.)
Must have hands-on experience and the ability to understand and advise the client on AWS Security Services like AWS Secrets and others.
Must have expert-level knowledge to advise the client on remediating findings from AWS Security Hub.
Must possess architect-level knowledge and hands-on experience to understand Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS networking.'Must be fully aware of OMB mandates like M-22-09 and M-21-31 and provide the client and stakeholders guidance and expertise on implementation.
Must be able to have in-depth and detailed discussions with the client and stakeholders about ZTA and CISA's maturity model
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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