Senior Cloud Security Architect

Unity Technologies Corporation • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UnityTec is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to join their team. The role involves designing, deploying, and safeguarding cloud-hosted IT systems while ensuring strict adherence to Department of Defense (DoD) compliance standards. The architect will also drive continuous security improvements by evaluating policies, mitigating emerging threats, and guiding teams through complex cybersecurity vulnerability assessments. The position is located in Richmond, VA, and requires travel.

Requirements

• Must possess a Cloud Security certification
• A minimum of five (5) years of achieving ATOs for compartment DoD IT systems.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience achieving ATOs in a cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Highly proficient with Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support -AND- Network Operations Specialist
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a DoD current Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 IAT level III.
• Relevant certification meeting DOD 8570/8140 CND-IS.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and engineering cloud-hosted IT systems to ensure they are inherently secure and fully compliant with stringent DoD standards and frameworks.
• Evaluating existing cloud security policies and recommending strategic improvements to bolster protection, detection, monitoring, and response capabilities for systems and data.
• Leveraging up-to-date knowledge of advanced cloud security engineering principles and emerging threat landscapes to securely support application and program deployments.
• Embedding security throughout the deployment lifecycle by providing continuous input to program teams, guaranteeing that systems maintain DoD compliance from development through production.
• Providing expert guidance and mentorship to assessment personnel executing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments specifically tailored to cloud hosting environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree