Security Operations Center Architect

Position Title - DevSecOps Architect – GIS DevSecOps & AWS Cloud Architecture
Location: Remote as required and only on w2
Position Summary
The SHIELD Architect will serve as the lead DevSecOps and Cloud Security Architect supporting the GIS Program. This role is responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions while embedding SHIELD (Security Harmonized in Every Lifecycle and Development) practices across the software development lifecycle.
The architect will work closely with GIS application teams, Cloud Platform Engineering, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, and DevOps teams to establish secure-by-design architectures, implement automated security controls, and accelerate delivery through modern DevSecOps practices in AWS.
Key Responsibilities
AWS Cloud Architecture
SHIELD & DevSecOps Leadership
CI/CD & Platform Engineering
Security Architecture & Risk Management
Stakeholder Engagement.
Required Qualifications - Experience
10+ years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Application Architecture, DevOps, or Cybersecurity.
5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise
DevSecOps solutions.
Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation programs.
Experience working with utility, GIS, or mission-critical enterprise platforms preferred.
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture.
Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and secure SDLC practices.
Hands-on experience with:
AWS
Terraform
GitHub Enterprise
Azure DevOps (ADO)
CI/CD Pipelines
Docker and Kubernetes
JFrog Artifactory
SonarQube
SAST, DAST, and SCA tools
Security automation and Policy as Code
Security Knowledge
Cloud Security Architecture
IAM and Access Management
Secrets Management
Encryption and Key Management
Application Security
Threat Modeling
Vulnerability Management
Zero Trust Principles
Compliance and Audit Controls
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional preferred)
AWS Security Specialty Certification
CISSP, CCSP, or similar security certification
Experience with GIS technologies and platforms
Experience implementing Internal Developer Platforms (IDP)
Experience with AI-assisted development and secure AI-DLC practices

Work arrangement
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