Cloud Security Architect / FedRAMP Advisor

Apogee Global RMS

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cloud security architecture
  • CCSP certification required
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty preferred
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate certification preferred
  • Experience as a FedRAMP 3PAO assessor is a major differentiator
  • Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks like NIST 800-53
  • Proficiency in secure solution design across multi-cloud and hybrid systems

Responsibilities

  • Architect secure cloud solutions for federal and mission-critical projects
  • Guide FedRAMP compliance readiness and documentation processes
  • Advise engineering teams on cloud security best practices and zero-trust implementation
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and gap analyses
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are met in engineering decisions
  • Support ongoing security monitoring and audit preparations

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic environment focused on federal cloud security initiatives
  • Act as a key advisor to stakeholders, enhancing organizational security posture
  • Gain experience with leading cloud security frameworks and compliance standards
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
  • Opportunity to work in a high-impact advisory role within regulated federal settings
Full Job Description
Apogee Global RMS is seeking a Cloud Security Architect / FedRAMP Advisor to support federal and mission-critical cloud security initiatives. This role is built for architects who understand the intersection of cloud engineering, compliance frameworks, and real-world security design - and who can guide federal programs through secure cloud adoption with precision and authority.

You will serve as a trusted advisor across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, shaping security architectures, guiding FedRAMP readiness, and ensuring cloud platforms meet stringent federal requirements.

What You Will Lead
  • Architect secure cloud solutions aligned to federal, IC, and DoD requirements
  • Guide FedRAMP readiness, documentation, and control implementation
  • Advise engineering teams on cloud security patterns, zero-trust alignment, and boundary protections
  • Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation planning
  • Partner with stakeholders to translate compliance requirements into actionable engineering decisions
  • Support continuous monitoring, audit preparation, and security posture improvement


Requirements

Certifications:
  • CCSP
  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • FedRAMP 3PAO assessor experience is a major differentiator and will be prioritized


Technical Expertise:
  • Deep experience architecting secure solutions in AWS and/or Azure
  • Strong understanding of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and federal cloud security baselines
  • Ability to design and validate security controls across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
  • Experience advising engineering teams on secure cloud patterns, IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring
  • Strong communication skills for both technical and executive audiences


Location & Clearance:
  • Must reside in the NCR (DC/MD/VA)
  • Secret clearance minimum; clearable candidates considered


Expected Skills:
  • Operates confidently in regulated and federal environments
  • Understands both the engineering and compliance sides of cloud security
  • Can translate frameworks into real, implementable architectures
  • Brings credibility with auditors, assessors, and federal stakeholders
  • Thrives in high-trust, high-impact advisory roles

Benefits

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