Federal Compliance & Security Architect

For our client, we are seeking a Federal Compliance & Security Architect to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will shape secure, scalable cloud architecture for federal-facing platforms while ensuring alignment with rigorous compliance requirements. You will partner closely with engineering, security, and executive stakeholders to define architectural standards, close technical gaps, and guide platform decisions that support both delivery speed and regulatory readiness. The position calls for deep experience translating federal security frameworks into practical architecture choices across modern cloud environments.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $218,400 – $365,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural standards and ensure technical quality for resilient federal platforms
• Evaluate feasibility of complex architecture projects and perform architectural governance reviews
• Establish strategic architectural principles and reusable design frameworks for engineering teams
• Explore new technologies and cloud patterns to balance delivery speed and compliance needs
• Translate federal security requirements into scalable cloud architectures on AWS GovCloud or Microsoft Azure Government
• Drive accountability for compliance throughout the platform lifecycle and close technical gaps
• Conduct architecture and code reviews, driving root-cause analyses for technical alignment

Qualifications

• 12+ years in security architecture, cloud engineering, or systems design, with 5+ years in federal compliance initiatives
• Proven experience as a Principal Architect driving technical strategy and cross-organizational alignment
• Expertise in NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53, NIST SP 800-37 RMF, and FIPS 140-2/140-3 standards
• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or Microsoft Azure Government for cloud architecture security
• Experience with Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) assessments and FedRAMP cycles
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to C-suite and federal leaders
• CISSP or CCSP preferred

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and supportive company culture
• Professional development opportunities for continuous growth
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Generous leave policies for work-life balance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.