senior security architect

Amazon Web Services

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Are you passionate about cloud computing with a special focus on information security and compliance? Do you have a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, business acumen and strong interpersonal skills? Do you like helping organizational leaders think through how to secure services in the AWS Cloud?
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a security solutions architect to work with some of our largest Strategic customers. At AWS, customer obsession is in our DNA. The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to our customers and will work with AWS sales, business development, solutions architecture and product teams to develop the security and compliance expertise needed to deliver results. In this vital role, you will help customers achieve their business goals on AWS by identifying and tackling major security, risk, and compliance questions from stakeholders in areas such as Identity, Data Protection, Network Security, and Generative AI. You will work directly with customer security, engineering, audit, risk and compliance teams to help them understand how to confidently use AWS.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Work with AWS Strategic customers to convey cloud computing security, compliance, and risk management best practices</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise on security topics including identity, data protection, network security, and agent-based AI
</li><li>Design and Build working proof-of-concept architectures to tackle emerging security challenges</li><li>Develop technical content, such as white papers and reference architectures, that can be used by our customers to assist them in deploying secure and compliant cloud-based solutions</li><li>Provide mentorship across AWS sales and solutions architecture teams regarding Security and Identity to build skills in the field</li><li>Work with customers to better understand compliance models in the cloud</li><li>Represent AWS at trade events by delivering presentations and workshops</li></ul><br>
About the team<br>
Diverse Experiences<br>
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn&rsquo;t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don&rsquo;t let it stop you from applying.<br>
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Why AWS?<br>
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world&rsquo;s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating &mdash; that&rsquo;s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.<br>
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Inclusive Team Culture<br>
Here at AWS, it&rsquo;s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.<br>
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Mentorship &amp; Career Growth<br>
We&rsquo;re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth&rsquo;s Best Employer. That&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.<br>
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Work/Life Balance<br>
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there&rsquo;s nothing we can&rsquo;t achieve in the cloud.<br>
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AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.<br>
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The AWS Industries team is committed to helping industry customers enable their digital transformation journeys. Our primary goal is to meet customers where they are in their cloud journey and work backwards from their industry specific needs to transform their business and their entire industry. Our team speaks the language of our industry customers, which means that we focus on business outcomes and industry use cases on behalf of our customers, whether that is how we build products and solutions, how we sell, how we deliver, or how we partner.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data &amp; analytics) experience</li><li>3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience</li><li>10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience</li><li>2+ years of working with or evaluating AI systems experience</li><li>Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies</li><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, or 6+ years of technical work experience</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>CISSP, CISA, CISM or other security certification</li><li>Experience in information security and compliance</li><li>Experience architecting, securing, and operating Amazon Web Services</li><li>Experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Senior Security Solutions Architect, AWS Strategic Accounts

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a highly experienced and innovative Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Security Architecture to join our forward-thinking team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity architecture framework designed to protect our digital and operational environments. Your strategic leadership will be essential in integrating security into all levels of our organization, ensuring that security measures support our ambitious growth and innovation goals.</p><p>
As a senior leader, you will play an instrumental role in shaping the security posture of Qiddiya by designing robust security architectures that align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.</p>
Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Lead the design, development, and enhancement of the cybersecurity security architecture across all platforms and technologies.</li>
<li>Establish security design principles and standards that guide the implementation of secure systems and applications.</li>
<li>Conduct thorough assessments of existing security architectures and identify areas for improvement to mitigate risks.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and operations, to ensure that security architecture is implemented throughout the SDLC and operational phases.</li>
<li>Monitor advancements in cybersecurity technologies and integrate relevant solutions to enhance the security architecture.</li>
<li>Provide mentoring and leadership to team members and promote a culture of security awareness within the organization.</li>
<li>Develop and deliver presentations on cybersecurity architecture strategies to stakeholders and executive leadership.</li>
<li>Engage with external partners and vendors to assess potential security solutions and ensure alignment with architecture goals.</li><br>
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<b>Requirements</b><br>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.</li>
<li>10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security architecture and design.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expertise in developing enterprise-level cybersecurity architectures for complex IT environments.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), and best practices.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic and innovative mindset.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Architect (CISA) are highly desirable.</li><br>
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<b>Benefits</b><p><br>
Comprehensive benefits package</p></div>

Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Security Architecture

Trace3

<p></p><div><div><p>Who is <b>Trace3</b>?</p>
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Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.</p>
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Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!</p>
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Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
</p><p><b>Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?</b></p><br>
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Come Join Us!</b></p>
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Street-Smart</b> <b>- </b><b><i>Thriving in Dynamic Times</i></b></p>
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We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the &quot;big picture.&quot; We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.</p>
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Juice - </b><b><i>The &quot;Stuff&quot; it takes to be a Needle Mover
</i></b></p><p>We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.</p>
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Teamwork - </b><b><i>Humble, Hungry and Smart</i></b></p>
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We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it's due and demonstrate transparency. We &quot;bring the weather&quot; by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures &ndash; not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
JOB SUMMARY:</b></p>
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The <b>Senior Solutions Architect, Security</b> is a client-facing strategist and pre-sales leader who helps organizations define and execute their cybersecurity journey. Aligned to Trace3's <b>Central Region</b> and working closely with the <b>corporate Security Solutions practice</b>, this individual will play a pivotal role in shaping client outcomes, driving pipeline growth, and contributing to Trace3's go-to-market success.</p>
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This senior-level role blends <b>deep technical mastery</b> in <i>cybersecurity architecture </i>with the <b>business acumen</b> to influence executive security strategy, design resilient solutions, and connect security decisions to business risk and value. The ideal candidate moves effortlessly between whiteboarding a modern security solution, presenting a resilience roadmap to executives, and helping regional sales teams capture and advance opportunities.</p>
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SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</b></p>
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<li>Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to clients, guiding strategy and solution architecture through consultative, outcome-based engagement.</li>
<li>Lead client discovery and assessment sessions to capture business requirements, define success criteria, and translate needs into actionable solution recommendations.</li>
<li>Evaluate cybersecurity architectures for feasibility, scalability, risk, and alignment with organizational goals.</li>
<li>Design and recommend cybersecurity solutions across client environments (Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR), Email Security, DLP, Cloud Security (DSPM/CSPM), IAM)</li>
<li>Develop and deliver executive-ready presentations, proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), and technical documentation that clearly communicate Trace3's value and differentiation.</li>
<li>Produce level-of-effort estimates, solution pricing inputs, and clean presales-to-delivery handoffs to ensure client success and delivery readiness.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Data teams to design converged solutions that span Trace3's broader technology portfolio.</li>
<li>Partner with the Security Solutions practice to refine GTM strategy, offerings, and practice positioning for the Central region.</li>
<li>Drive pipeline creation and growth through proactive client engagement, opportunity qualification, and strategic pursuit support.</li>
<li>Build and maintain referenceable client relationships, ensuring long-term trust and measurable outcomes.</li>
<li>Lead workshops, demos, proofs-of-value (POVs), rapid assessments and thought leadership sessions to educate and inspire clients.</li>
<li>Provide mentorship and enablement to regional architects, advisors, and account teams to elevate technical competency and sales effectiveness.</li>
<li>Contribute to Trace3's market presence through public speaking, events, and content development that reinforce thought leadership.</li>
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<p><b>REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p>
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<li>10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3&ndash;5 years in a pre-sales, client advisory, or consulting capacity.</li>
<li>Proven ability to evaluate, modernize, and architect enterprise security solutions across on-prem and cloud environments (e.g., EDR/XDR, email security, DLP, IAM, cloud security).</li>
<li>Hands-on proficiency with modern security, such as leading EDR/XDR, email security, DLP, IAM, and cloud security platforms (CSPM/DSPM/CNAPP) or similar.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of and adjacent technology domains (Cloud, Infrastructure, and data).</li>
<li>Demonstrated success driving pipeline and supporting sales cycles from opportunity qualification and solution design through proposal, presentation, and closure.</li>
<li>Exceptional executive communication, storytelling, and relationship-building</li>
<li>Experience creating high-quality deliverables, including architecture diagrams, proposals, and Statements of Work.</li>
<li>Strong business acumen and ability to connect security investments to tangible business outcomes and ROI.</li>
<li>Prior experience working for a consulting or technology organization in a client-facing capacity.</li>
<li>Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.</li>
<li>Relevant certifications (CISSP/CSSP, AWS/Azure/GCP Security Architect) highly desired.</li>
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<p><b>The Perks</b></p>
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<li>Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability</li>
<li>Competitive Compensation</li>
<li>Training and development programs</li>
<li>Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages</li>
<li>Collaborative and cool culture</li>
<li>Work-life balance and generous paid time off</li></ul><br>
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Our Commitment</b></p>
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At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.</p>
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We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.</p>
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As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>
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Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.</p>
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If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com.</p><br>
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***To all recruitment agencies:</b> Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.</p></div></div>

Senior Solution Architect | Security (Chicago)

Evolver Inc

<div><p>Evolver is a cybersecurity and digital transformation company supporting national defense, federal civilian agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. We help customers secure critical systems, modernize enterprise technology, and solve complex operational challenges through integrated capabilities spanning cybersecurity, enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, software development, data analytics, legal technology and eDiscovery, applied AI, and electronic security systems. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with mission understanding to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that advance performance in high-stakes environments.</p><p></p><p><br>
Evolver is seeking a <b>Senior Cybersecurity Architect </b>to provide technical support services focused on designing and developing automated tools to support rapid maturity in our federal client's cybersecurity organization. The successful candidate is passionate about cybersecurity and driven to implement rapid change to facilitate organizational growth. This role involves implementing automation to facilitate efficiencies in authorization and continuous monitoring processes.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Design and operationalize continuous authorization (cATO) models that replace traditional point-in-time RMF assessments.</li><li>
Develop authorization score engines to automate security posture scoring across systems.</li><li>
Translate NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy control families into machine-testable assertions.</li><li>
Architect technical control validation frameworks to replace narrative compliance attestations.</li><li>
Build automated workflows for control assertion updates driven by new threat tactics, techniques, and procedures.</li><li>
Implement continuous monitoring telemetry pipelines enabling real-time risk posture dashboards.</li><li>
Develop frameworks for automated compliance evidence collection replacing manual artifact-based reporting.</li><li>
Design compensating control frameworks for systems where patching or remediation is not feasible.</li><li>
Lead technical data flow analysis across enterprise systems, identifying hidden security dependencies.</li><li>
Implement cross-system risk aggregation models that provide enterprise risk insights beyond single system ATO boundaries.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by the Government.</li><li>
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
A Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience
</li><li>5 years of experience supporting compliance or cybersecurity reporting (e.g., FISMA, RMF) required.</li><li>
5 years of experience in applying and conducting control testing in accordance with NIST 800-53.</li><li>
5 years of experience with Continuous ATO (cATO), including experience in designing and implementing processes and tools to support execution of cATO.</li><li>
2 years of experience with continuous monitoring processes specific to DHS, including familiarity with supporting tools such as Splunk, CDM Elastic, Tenable Nessus.</li><li>
5 years of experience in applying risk quantification methods and tools to enable greater transparency and facilitate an enhanced risk posture across the enterprise.</li><li>
5 years of experience with security telemetry, including automating data transmission to facilitate near real time security decisions and remediation efforts.</li><li>
2 years of previous client-engagement experience.</li><li>
Must have active DHS HQ Suitability/ EOD to facilitate transfer.</li><li>
Must have an Active Secret clearance</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via written and verbal communication in both formal and informal situations.</li><li>
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical POCs.</li><li>
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in priorities, follow project schedules, meet established deadlines, and proactively communicate risks and issues to the Contractor PM and/or Federal Leads.</li><li>
Possess good listening skills and the ability to detect explicit and implicit needs and wants of the client.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and problem solve under pressure of deadlines and resource constraints</li><li>
Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to apply them to the client/ contract workspace.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Evolver is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.</p><p></p><p><br>
Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.</p></div>

Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Integral Federal, Inc.

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 Overview The Software System Architect Senior supports TSA's Trusted Operations, Maintenance, Cybersecurity, Assurance, and Technology (TOMCAT) operational continuity, service excellence, security, and adaptive IT/OT Operations and Maintenance (O&amp;M) support Responsibilities
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   Responsible for developing and maintaining system architectures, ensuring adherence to open systems principles and consensus-based standards, and facilitating the publishing of key interfaces.
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   Provides expertise in requirements analysis, systems design, modeling &amp; simulation, integration, test &amp; evaluation, and hardware/software validation.
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   Actively support FinCEN objectives through acquisition planning, policy implementation, and the achievement of milestone objectives.
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   Oversee the creation of documentation, briefings, and reporting systems. Qualifications Required:
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   Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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   Seven (7) years of related experience
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   Demonstrated strong leadership skills to guide technical teams, collaborate with stakeholders across multiple PEOs, and contribute to the development of the PNT Enterprise architecture and strategy
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   Secret Clearance Company Overview Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure. Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal! Our package also includes:
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   Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance
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   Flexible Spending Accounts
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   Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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   Life Insurance
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   Paid Time Off &amp; Holidays
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   Earned Bonuses &amp; Awards
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   Professional Training Reimbursement
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   Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability
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Senior Software System Architect with Security Clearance

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

<div><div>BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is hiring a Principal Security Architect. In this critical role, you&rsquo;ll help drive security architecture across our hybrid environment.</div><div></div><div>
Fostering collaboration across EIT, Information Delivery and external stakeholders, you&rsquo;ll ensure our designs and implementations are meeting BCBST security standards and keeping risk mitigation top of mind. This is a unique opportunity to bolster cloud security, influence AI adoption and reduce risk across the enterprise, safeguarding the 3.4 million <div>members and communities we serve</div></div><div></div><div>
Our ideal candidates will bring:</div><ul><li><div>
Production experience in healthcare, hospital systems, payor systems, and/or other regulatory environments</div></li><li><div>
Excitement around and (experience with securing) AI platforms like Vertex (or similar Generative AI cloud platforms).</div></li><li><div>
Experience using threat modeling to identify the security patterns or controls needed in a solution design</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Note:</div><ul><li><div>
While this is a fully remote role, final onsite interviews at our Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters will be required.</div></li><li><div>
Sponsorship is not available for this role.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Job Responsibilities</div><ul><li>
Develop, maintain and communicate policies, standards and procedures to manage security functions relative to information technology systems (including systems under development), networks, applications, and voice and data communications that are consistent with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Defines and develops security requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, testing and analysis of existing systems.</li><li>
Review system security measures and identity strengths, weaknesses and vulnerabilities in existing systems and plan to implement design and architectural changes to protect existing infrastructure and to incorporate future solutions.</li><li>
Partners with stakeholders to provide risk-based guidance and encourage the adoption of security-compatible system design.</li><li>
Cultivates a culture of security awareness and promotes continues education of personnel to ensure adherence to security policies and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Tracks emerging security practices, standards, and keeps abreast of cyber threat information with actionable information influencing security architecture and design</li><li>
Provide subject matter expertise on a broad range of information security standards and best practices, such as NIST, PCI, ISO 27001, MAR and others as applicable.</li><li>
Work with Enterprise Architecture team, Information Security team, and appropriate stakeholders to prepare and present relevant information on security status as required.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Job Qualifications<br>
Education</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Computer Science or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent years of experience are determined as one year of technical experience for every year of college requested.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Experience</div><ul><li>
7 years - Experience as an individual contributor leading a team in the design and implementation of one or more of the following: application and integration, data, technology and/or security architecture required.</li><li>
Experience reviewing vendors and products, making sure they align with organizational security policies and standards</li><li>
Experience using threat modeling to identify the security patterns or controls needed in a solution design</li><li>
Extensive experience in information security and/or other IT role with a focus on security, performance and reliability</li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills\Certifications</div><ul><li>
Information Security certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certification (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager Certification (CISM) is preferred for this position</li><li>
Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, system and data security.</li><li>
Working knowledge of current IT risks and experience implementing security solutions for on-premises and cloud solutions</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as business acumen to communicate details about security infrastructure, policies, and practices to technical and nontechnical colleagues</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities</li><li>
Ability to act as a mentor</li><li>
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment, sharing responsibilities, roles, and accountability</li><li>
Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional teams to explain and enforce security measures</li><li>
Ability to apply security concepts and controls to adapt to organizations&rsquo; needs and goals</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Number of Openings Available</div>
1<div></div><div>
Worker Type:</div>
Employee<div></div><div>
Company:</div>
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.<div></div><div>
Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:</div><div>
BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</div><div></div><div>
Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:</div><div><div>
BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices</div></div><div></div><div>
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.</div></div><div></div>

Principal Security Architect

Microsoft

<div><b>Overview</b><p><br>
Security represents the most critical priorities for our customers in a world awash in digital threats, regulatory scrutiny, and estate complexity. Microsoft Sovereign Cloud Security is looking for highly motivated candidates that can thrive in a non-traditional, agile environment at the cutting-edge of the security market. Our group is responsible for providing organizations with the best security solution for their cloud environment, allowing for visibility, governance, and protection over their infrastructure, platforms, and application solutions. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.</p><p></p><p><br>
We are looking to hire a <b>Principal Security Architect</b> with deep technical judgment and platform‑level ownership to lead security architecture and policy strategy for highly regulated government and sovereign cloud environments. This role operates at a product and portfolio level, shaping how security strategy, regulatory policy, and modern security architectures (including Zero Trust) are translated into scalable, durable technical solutions across Microsoft. The ideal candidate is a trusted technical leader who can operate effectively in a deeply interconnected organization&mdash;driving alignment across engineering, security, compliance, legal, and business stakeholders&mdash;while maintaining a high security bar for sensitive sovereign workloads.</p><p></p><p><br>
Microsoft&rsquo;s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.</p><b><br>
Responsibilities</b><br>
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Lead security architecture and policy strategy for government and sovereign cloud environments, ensuring alignment with regulatory, contractual, and national security requirements.</li><li>
Translate government security policy and compliance obligations into clear architectural patterns, guardrails, and technical requirements that can be consistently implemented across products and services.</li><li>
Collaborate on product‑level security design decisions, resolving tradeoffs between security, compliance, scale, performance, and engineering velocity.</li><li>
Drive cross‑organization alignment by working closely with Azure engineering teams, security partners, compliance and legal stakeholders, and external government entities.</li><li>
Identify systemic security risks and gaps across interconnected services and lead initiatives to remediate them at scale.</li><li>
Influence multi‑year security strategy and roadmaps, ensuring long‑term resilience and parity with modern commercial cloud security capabilities where appropriate.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Other:</p><ul><li>
Embody our company's Culture and Values</li></ul></div><br>
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Qualifications</b><br>
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Required Qualifications:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python<ul><li>
OR equivalent experience.</li></ul></li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Other Requirements:</b></p><p>
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:</p><br>
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The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.</li><li><b>
Clearance Verification</b>: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.</li><li><b>
Microsoft Cloud Background Check</b>: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li><li><b>
Citizenship &amp; Citizenship Verification:</b> This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python<ul><li>
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python</li><li>
OR equivalent experience.</li></ul></li><li>
Experience supporting sovereign, government, or national security cloud offerings.</li><li>
Familiarity with Microsoft security platforms and cloud services (e.g., Azure, Entra, Defender, Purview).</li><li>
Experience engaging directly with government customers, regulators, or auditors.</li><li>
Background in driving cross‑product or cross‑platform security initiatives at scale.</li></ul><br>
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<p>Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
</p><p></p><p>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br>
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</p><p><br>
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><p></p><p><br>
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process<b>.</b></p></div>

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