AWS Cloud Security Architect (Top Secret)

UltraViolet Cyber

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Springfield, VA hybrid Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted June 12, 2026 Last posted June 12, 2026
Job description
Make a difference here.

UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.

By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India. 

The AWS Cloud Security Architect will play an integral role with the execution of a key Federal customer of UltraViolet Cyber. The Cloud Architect will lead the analysis of enterprise and AWS cloud architecture to identify security gaps and recommend improvements aligned with DoD and industry standards. We are assembling a mission focused team to deliver AWS Cloud Assessment services.


What You'll Do:

    •    Assess security architecture across enterprise systems and AWS cloud environments
    •    Evaluate how AWS environments are governed, provisioned, operated, and consumed
    •    Analyze architecture within AWS IL4 (or similar regulated environments)
    •    Identify security gaps across: 
    o    System design
    o    Cloud configurations
    o    Policy enforcement
    o    Operational processes
    •    Evaluate alignment with: 
    o    AWS Well-Architected Framework
    o    DoD and federal security guidance
    o    Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles
    •    Provide target-state architecture recommendations
    •    Support identification of policy, operational, and technical deficiencies

What You've Done:

    •    10+ years in cybersecurity architecture (cloud + enterprise)
    •    Strong experience with AWS environments and DoD security requirements
    Core Certifications:
    •    CISSP (foundational requirement for most architect roles)
    •    CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) – critical for AWS/cloud environments
    Cloud / AWS:
    •    AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
    •    AWS Certified Security – Specialty
    Architecture / Advanced (Preferred):
    •    SABSA (Security Architecture)
    •    TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture)
    DoD / Federal:
    •    CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
    Clearance Requirement:
    •    Active TS/SCI with SCI Polygraph (or eligible)

What We Offer:

  • 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed  
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)  
  • Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability  
  • Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness  
  • Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program  
  • 11 Paid Holidays Annually 
UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.

UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. 

If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you! 

Compensation (from employer):
170000–240000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Assess and improve AWS cloud security architectures for federal clients.

Job title

AWS Cloud Security Architect (Top Secret)

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

Springfield, VA; remote work not specified

Salary

$170k–$240k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cybersecurity architectureAWS environmentsDoD security requirementsCISSPCCSPAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Certified Security – Specialty

Preferred skills

SABSATOGAFCASP+

Specializations

cloud securityAWSfederated securityDoD security standardssecurity architecture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, VA, USA

Hybrid City
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