Cloud Security Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: ($57.69-$67.31) hourly

Company: ARM Consulting

Position Title: Cloud Security Architect

Position Category: (Full-Time)

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Position
Description:

ARM Consulting is seeking a Cloud Security Architect responsible for securing and governing enterprise cloud data environments, with a core emphasis on Microsoft 365 and extended coverage across Google services/Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure.

This role is responsible for securing and governing enterprise cloud data environments, with a core emphasis on Microsoft 365 and extended coverage across Google services/Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. The position will
be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, compliance driven security frameworks that support AI-enabled data flows such as Microsoft Copilot and Google AI while enforcing rigorous sensitivity labeling, tagging, data lifecycle governance, and platform-agnostic reporting. In addition to granular data controls, this role encompasses tenant level hardening, zero trust policy enforcement, conditional access configuration, and secure collaboration guardrails. The ideal candidate will architect proactive, future proof protections for hybrid cloud deployments, ensuring operational resilience, regulatory alignment, and cross solution security consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support both ARMTech and Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Contract
• Designing and implementing secure data protection strategies across M365, Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure

• Enabling secure AI integrations such as Google AI into M365 and Microsoft Copilot across environments

• Managing data sensitivity and lifecycle controls using Microsoft Purview and equivalent tools across clouds

• Executing tenant-wide security enhancements with Zero Trust alignment across diverse platforms

• Automating tasks and reporting via PowerShell, Graph API, Google Cloud SDK, AWS CLI, and Power Platform

• Overseeing cross-platform records management, labeling, tagging, and regulatory compliance

• Translating evolving business needs and tech developments into actionable, secure solutions

• Advising on AI governance models and secure data interaction with emerging technologies

• Supporting platform expansion and evaluating new tools for data protection and secure collaboration

• Advise on AI governance models and secure data interaction with emerging technologies

• Demonstrate adaptability in response to evolving operational requirements, technical environments, and mission objectives

• Support platform expansion and evaluate new tools for data protection and secure collaboration

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT I

• Computing Environment:Cloud Computing certification: (i.e.,Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 administrators Expert)

• Certification meeting DOD 8570.01 IAT 3 (i.e., Security+, CISSP, etc.)

• Expert experience in managing Cloud Security and M365 technologies with a focus on Cloud data security

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Expert-level M365 administration and data security

• Strong experience in deploying new Cloud features and services across environments

• Working knowledge of Google Cloud, Google workspace, AWS, and Microsoft Azure security configurations

• Experience with AI platform integration and governance across ecosystems

• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools: PowerShell, Graph API, Google SDK, AWS CLI

• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and multi-platform implementation strategies

• Deep understanding of sensitivity labels, data governance, tagging, Intune, and retention

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Ability to quickly adapt to emerging technologies and evolving stakeholder needs

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical and business teams

• Ability to independently Stand-up, Sustain, Secure, and troubleshooting cloud services and features
  

Desired
Skills

• Five years experience with Microsoft M365

• Five years experience with Cloud Security

**Security Clearance Requirement**

An active security clearance may be required for this role. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

ARM is a federal contractor and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

ARM is an Equal Opportunity Employer