Senior Architect

Quadrant, Inc.
United States, Virginia, Sterling
Nov 05, 2025
Senior Architect Sterling, VA (remote) Pay From: $180,000 per year MUST: Experienced Senior Architect Active clearance preferred 12+ years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity, or related technical fields 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams Proven track record of architecting and delivering FedRAMP and/or DoD IL2-IL6 authorized systems Deep experience with federal compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and continuous monitoring requirements Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, security controls, and compliance capabilities Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and GitOps workflows Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) in secure, air-gapped, and compliance-focused environments Comprehensive knowledge of Identity and Access Management solutions and Zero Trust architecture principles Experience with security tooling including SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, and compliance automation platforms Expert-level knowledge of AWS services and AWS GovCloud with relevant certifications AWS Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Security Specialty certification required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred DUTIES: Serve as the principal technical authority for the Compliance BU, providing architectural guidance and technical direction across Platform Engineering, Customer Success, and SoC teams Define and maintain the technical vision and roadmap for the Advantage platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, and emerging compliance requirements Lead cross-functional architecture reviews and design sessions to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across customer deployments Drive technical decision-making for complex compliance scenarios, including multi-cloud architectures, control inheritance models, and continuous monitoring strategies Partner with the Senior Leadership team to translate business objectives into technical initiatives and quarterly rocks Establish and maintain architectural standards, design patterns, and technical best practices across the compliance delivery lifecycle Own the end-to-end technical architecture for Advantage deployments across AWS GovCloud, GCP, and commercial cloud environments Lead the design and evolution of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates, ensuring they meet FedRAMP and DoD security control requirements Drive automation initiatives that reduce deployment time and improve compliance evidence collection Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges, including container security, network segmentation, encryption strategies, and secure CI/CD pipelines Collaborate with the Engineering team to enhance GitLab automation, Terraform modules, and secure deployment tooling Champion DevSecOps practices and ensure security controls are built into the development process from day one Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".