Senior Solutions Architect

Tyto Athene is hiring a Senior Solutions Architect to design and deliver secure, compliant AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cloud environments for federal, defense, healthcare, and commercial clients. This role focuses on building automated, security-first architectures aligned with FedRAMP Moderate/High and DoD CC SRG IL5 requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Architect secure multi-account AWS and multi-project GCP landing zones using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Helm, Packer).
• Design compliant cloud platforms supporting EC2, RDS, EKS, ECS, Docker (AWS) and GCE, GKE, Cloud SQL, and containerized workloads (GCP).
• Automate hardened deployments aligned with DISA STIG, CIS Benchmarks, and security best practices.
• Integrate AWS security services including GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch.
• Lead DevSecOps initiatives using CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub, GitLab).
• Integrate Container image Vulnerability and Compliance Scanning tooling into CI/CD tooling (Trivy, Grype, OpenSCAP, or equivalent)
• Integrate native security services in GCP including Security Command Center, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, IAM, Organization Policies
• Conduct compliance gap assessments and produce security architecture documentation and diagrams for authorization efforts.
• Design secure IAM, SAML SSO (Okta, ADFS), and hybrid networking architectures (Transit Gateway, AWS Network Firewall).
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating compliance and security requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8+ years in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong AWS expertise in regulated environments (FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG).
• Hands-on experience with automation, cloud security tooling, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver secure cloud transformations.

Desired:

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• AWS Certification (AWS Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Security Specialty)
• Splunk Certification (e.g., Systems Administrator)
• CCNA or equivalent networking certification

Clearance:

• SECRET clearance eligible (active clearance not required)

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.