Senior Security Architect - Cloud

Sr. Security Architect - Cloud

Location Denton, TX

Job Posting No 112726

Start Date ASAP

Contract Home Office

Salary Range DOE

Posting Date 01 / 27 / 2025

Union No

FLSA Status Exempt

Shift Work No FT / PT Full-time

Relocation No

Travel No M1 is looking for a Senior Security Architect with the following knowledge and experience : Job Title : Senior Security Architect - Cloud Department : IT Operations Reports To : Director of Information Technology Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Security Architect for Cloud to play a critical role in our company's digitaltransformation. This is a hands-on, technical position that will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloudsecurity posture, with a specific focus on migrating our on-premises environment to Azure Government Cloud (GCC High).Key Responsibilities :

• Cloud Migration Leadership : Lead and guide the on premises to Azure GCC High migration project, ensuring a secureand seamless transition with the help of professional services.
• CMMC 2.0 Compliance : Establish and maintain CMMC 2.0 compliance across all systems and processes.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) : Develop and implement a robust GRC framework, including policies,procedures, and controls to mitigate security risks.
• Enterprise Security Framework : Design and architect a comprehensive enterprise security framework encompassingidentity and access management, data protection, threat detection and response, and vulnerability management.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) : o Design and implement a SIEM solution to collect, analyze, and correlate security logs from various sources.o Lay the foundation for a robust Security Operations Center (SOC) to effectively monitor and respond tosecurity incidents.
• Cloud Security Engineering : o Mentor and guide engineers on cloud security best practices and technologies.o Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Implement a framework for Identity management that works within a GCCH environment. (Okta)
• DevOps Practices : o Establish and promote DevOps practices for cloud deployments, including continuous integration / continuousdelivery (CI / CD) pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Microservices Architecture : o Guide the transition from traditional web services to a microservices architecture, ensuring securityconsiderations are integrated throughout the process.
• Data Lake Architecture : o Design and architect a secure and scalable data lake to support data analytics and business intelligenceinitiatives.o Enable predictive analytics capabilities by leveraging the data lake and advanced analytics tools. Qualifications :
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong focus on cloud security (Azure preferred).
• Proven experience with CMMC 2.0 compliance frameworks, or any other compliance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with cloud security technologies (e.g., IAM, encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, virtualization technologies, and willingness to learn and implementcontainerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong vendor management skills
• Organized security too vetting and management.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and industry standards.Bonus Points :
• Experience with Azure Government Cloud (GCC High).
• Certifications in cloud security (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security Specialty).
• Experience with SIEM technologies (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack).
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD). In addition, the candidate should possess the following skills and knowledge : Desired Skills :
• Experience with Azure Government Cloud (GCC High).
• Certifications in cloud security (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security Specialty).
• Experience with SIEM technologies (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack).
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD).
• Linux, Azure (GCCH)
• Nginx
• Jira
• Familiarity with writing CI / CD scripts
• Military experience a plus - Candidates must be able to pass a background check to obtain DoD Securityclearance M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the elections options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life,AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a freeEmployee Assistance Program. M1 Support Services, headquartered in Denton, Texas provides a variety of professional, technical, and maintenance services to the Department of Defenseand government agencies. M1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status