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Sr. ArchitectUBERETHER INC • Sterling, VA, US
Sr. Architect

Sr. Architect

UBERETHER INC • Sterling, VA, US
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

The Team

UberEther is a leader in the hyper-secure infrastructure space for Identity and Access Management (IAM), #ZeroTrust and compliance acceleration. Our platform and expert services team enable government and commercial customers to have ultimate control over access to critical information. We are employee first, with outstanding benefits and a track record of upskilling and fostering growth. We're looking for employees who get excited about pioneering novel solutions to new, complex challenges.

The Compliance Business Unit is at the heart of UberEther's Advantage platform, delivering FedRAMP and DoD IL5 authorization services that accelerate time-to-authority for federal and commercial customers. As Senior Architect, you will serve as the technical visionary and integrator across our Platform Engineering, Customer Success, and Systems & Security Operations (SoC) teams—ensuring architectural consistency, technical excellence, and seamless delivery of compliance solutions.

ResponsibilitiesStrategic Technical Leadership

  • 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

Engineering Excellence & Platform Architecture

  • 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
  • Customer Success & Technical Advisory

  • Serve as the escalation point for complex technical questions from Customer Success team and clients
  • Lead technical architecture workshops and design sessions with customers during onboarding and throughout the compliance lifecycle
  • Provide expert guidance on System Security Plan (SSP) technical architecture sections and control implementation strategies
  • Support sales and business development activities by providing technical expertise during customer briefings and proposal development
  • Translate customer requirements into actionable technical designs that align with Advantage standard deployment models
  • Drive continuous improvement based on customer feedback, audit findings, and evolving compliance requirements
  • Security Operations & Compliance Integration

  • Work closely with SoC team to ensure monitoring capabilities, security dashboards, and incident response procedures align with architectural standards
  • Lead the technical design of compliance automation solutions, including continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security control validation
  • Provide architectural guidance for security runbooks, remediation procedures, and system hardening standards
  • Support 3PAO assessments and audits by explaining technical architectures and control implementations
  • Drive innovation in Policy as Code implementations and automated compliance evidence collection
  • Ensure proper integration between compliance tooling, identity management platforms, and Zero Trust architectures
  • Cross-Team Collaboration & Mentorship

  • Foster technical collaboration across Platform Engineering, Customer Success, and SoC teams through regular architectural syncs and design reviews
  • Mentor engineers and technical staff on cloud architecture, compliance frameworks, and secure design principles
  • Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives focused on technical delivery excellence
  • Participate in and contribute to Level 10 (L10) meetings, providing technical insights and addressing cross-team dependencies
  • Develop and deliver technical training content to upskill team members on emerging technologies and compliance requirements
  • Serve as a technical ambassador, representing UberEther at industry conferences and contributing to thought leadership
  • Primary QualificationsEducation & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field; Master's degree 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
  • Technical Expertise

  • Expert-level knowledge of AWS services and AWS GovCloud with relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Security Specialty required)
  • 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
  • Compliance & Security Knowledge

  • Expert understanding of FedRAMP requirements, authorization processes, and continuous compliance obligations
  • Deep knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and their technical implementation across cloud environments
  • Strong familiarity with DoD security requirements (SRGs), IL2-IL6 specifications, and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes
  • Experience with FISMA, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and FedRAMP requirements
  • Proven ability to translate compliance requirements into technical architectures and control implementations
  • Leadership & Communication

  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including executives, customers, assessors, and technical teams
  • Proven ability to lead without direct authority, influencing technical direction across multiple teams
  • Strong customer-facing skills with experience presenting technical architectures to federal customers and compliance assessors
  • Demonstrated project management and prioritization skills with ability to manage competing technical initiatives
  • Track record of building consensus and driving technical decisions in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Differentiators

  • Active security clearance (Secret or higher)
  • Professional certifications : CISSP, CISA, CISM, AWS / GCP certifications, TOGAF, or Zachman Framework
  • Experience with federal contracting, GSA schedules, or government consulting
  • Background in software development, system architecture, or enterprise architecture practices
  • Published thought leadership in cloud security, compliance automation, or Zero Trust architectures
  • Experience with compliance automation frameworks such as OSCAL, InSpec, or similar Policy as Code tools
  • Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, or Radiant Logic
  • Track record of patent filings or technical publications in cloud security or compliance domains
  • Location

    This role is offered as a hybrid or remote position based out of our Sterling, VA office. The role requires eligibility for a US Secret clearance which includes being a US Citizen and passing a clean background check. Please ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

    Salary

    The base salary range for this position is between $180,000-$220,000 depending on experience.

    Benefits

    We understand the value of such people, reward them accordingly, and provide best-in-class benefits to support them and their family's well-being. Full-time employees are eligible to receive top-notch Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K savings plan, Life Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability benefits as well as generous paid flex-time, education and technology reimbursement.

    This includes :

  • 100% employer covered health care premiums for employee AND dependents
  • 100% match up to 6% 401k
  • Education and professional development budget
  • 25 PTO days per year, which increases with tenure
  • Annual technology budget
  • Core Values

    UberEther's Core Values are a set of guiding principles that define our expectations of employees. Please be prepared to discuss these in your interview process and provide examples of where you have demonstrated these core values.

  • Grow With Purpose - Continuously develop your skills and knowledge while helping others grow
  • Confident, Not Cocky - Bring expertise with humility and openness to learning
  • The IT Factor - Demonstrate passion, initiative, and the ability to make things happen
  • Team Player - Collaborate effectively and put team success ahead of individual recognition
  • Whole Authentic Self - Bring your complete, genuine self to work every day
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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