Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architect (ICAM / OCI / Identity Security) Elevate Technology Solutions Location: Hybrid – Greater Boston / Hanscom AFB, MA Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Employment Type: Full-Time About Elevate Technology Solutions Elevate Technology Solutions delivers secure, scalable, and mission-focused technology solutions supporting the Department of Defense and Federal Government. Our teams specialize in cloud modernization, cybersecurity, identity management, DevSecOps, and enterprise digital transformation across highly secure environments. Position Overview Elevate Technology Solutions is seeking a Cloud Security Architect I to support a next-generation Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) program within a secure Department of Defense environment. This position is ideal for an early-career cloud security professional looking to expand their experience in cloud security architecture, identity governance, secure application development, and enterprise authentication technologies. The successful candidate will help design, implement, and secure cloud-based identity services while supporting modern authentication and authorization platforms across enterprise cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement secure cloud architectures supporting enterprise ICAM initiatives. Identify security risks and develop mitigation strategies for cloud-based solutions. Support the design and implementation of cloud security controls and security engineering best practices. Evaluate and administer identity governance and access management (IGA) technologies. Assist with system security architecture, requirements analysis, and security validation activities. Support secure API integrations and authentication services. Collaborate with cloud engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity teams to implement secure identity solutions. Participate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities. Support operational administration of enterprise identity management platforms. Contribute to continuous improvements in cloud security architecture and automation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related discipline Minimum of 2 years of professional IT or cybersecurity experience Active Secret Security Clearance Ability to obtain at least one cloud certification within six months of hire Required Technical Skills Cloud security architecture Security engineering Security controls implementation Identity protection Experience supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments Cloud security services Identity and access management within OCI Identity & Access Management (IAM) Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Authentication and authorization Role-based access control (RBAC) Privileged access concepts Identity Platforms Experience with one or more: SailPoint IdentityIQ / Identity Security Cloud Okta Workforce Identity Software Development C# Angular REST APIs Secure API integration Application security best practices Security & Compliance Security architecture documentation Threat identification Security requirements analysis Security risk mitigationCloud compliance best practices Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Department of Defense cloud environments Familiarity with ICAM modernization initiatives Experience integrating identity platforms with cloud applications Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles Understanding of NIST 800-53, RMF, or DoD cybersecurity frameworks Experience working in Agile software development environments #J-18808-Ljbffr