Security Operations Center Architect

Position Title - DevSecOps Architect – GIS DevSecOps & AWS Cloud Architecture

Location: Remote as required and only on w2Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesAWS Cloud ArchitectureSHIELD & DevSecOps LeadershipCI/CD & Platform EngineeringSecurity Architecture & Risk ManagementStakeholder Engagement.Required Qualifications - Experience10+ years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Application Architecture, DevOps, or Cybersecurity.5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterpriseDevSecOps solutions.Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation programs.Experience working with utility, GIS, or mission-critical enterprise platforms preferred.Technical SkillsDeep expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture.Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and secure SDLC practices.Hands-on experience with:AWSTerraformGitHub EnterpriseAzure DevOps (ADO)CI/CD PipelinesDocker and KubernetesJFrog ArtifactorySonarQubeSAST, DAST, and SCA toolsSecurity automation and Policy as CodeSecurity KnowledgeCloud Security ArchitectureIAM and Access ManagementSecrets ManagementEncryption and Key ManagementApplication SecurityThreat ModelingVulnerability ManagementZero Trust PrinciplesCompliance and Audit ControlsPreferred QualificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional preferred)AWS Security Specialty CertificationCISSP, CCSP, or similar security certificationExperience with GIS technologies and platformsExperience implementing Internal Developer Platforms (IDP)Experience with AI-assisted development and secure AI-DLC practices