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 environmentsLead the design and evolution of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates, ensuring they meet FedRAMP and DoD security control requirementsDrive automation initiatives that reduce deployment time and improve compliance evidence collectionProvide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges, including container security, network segmentation, encryption strategies, and secure CI / CD pipelinesCollaborate with the Engineering team to enhance GitLab automation, Terraform modules, and secure deployment toolingChampion DevSecOps practices and ensure security controls are built into the development process from day oneCustomer Success & Technical Advisory
Serve as the escalation point for complex technical questions from Customer Success team and clientsLead technical architecture workshops and design sessions with customers during onboarding and throughout the compliance lifecycleProvide expert guidance on System Security Plan (SSP) technical architecture sections and control implementation strategiesSupport sales and business development activities by providing technical expertise during customer briefings and proposal developmentTranslate customer requirements into actionable technical designs that align with Advantage standard deployment modelsDrive continuous improvement based on customer feedback, audit findings, and evolving compliance requirementsSecurity Operations & Compliance Integration
Work closely with SoC team to ensure monitoring capabilities, security dashboards, and incident response procedures align with architectural standardsLead the technical design of compliance automation solutions, including continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security control validationProvide architectural guidance for security runbooks, remediation procedures, and system hardening standardsSupport 3PAO assessments and audits by explaining technical architectures and control implementationsDrive innovation in Policy as Code implementations and automated compliance evidence collectionEnsure proper integration between compliance tooling, identity management platforms, and Zero Trust architecturesCross-Team Collaboration & Mentorship
Foster technical collaboration across Platform Engineering, Customer Success, and SoC teams through regular architectural syncs and design reviewsMentor engineers and technical staff on cloud architecture, compliance frameworks, and secure design principlesLead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives focused on technical delivery excellenceParticipate in and contribute to Level 10 (L10) meetings, providing technical insights and addressing cross-team dependenciesDevelop and deliver technical training content to upskill team members on emerging technologies and compliance requirementsServe as a technical ambassador, representing UberEther at industry conferences and contributing to thought leadershipPrimary QualificationsEducation & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred12+ years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity, or related technical fields5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teamsProven track record of architecting and delivering FedRAMP and / or DoD IL2-IL6 authorized systemsDeep experience with federal compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and continuous monitoring requirementsTechnical 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 capabilitiesDeep expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and GitOps workflowsStrong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) in secure, air-gapped, and compliance-focused environmentsComprehensive knowledge of Identity and Access Management solutions and Zero Trust architecture principlesExperience with security tooling including SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, and compliance automation platformsCompliance & Security Knowledge
Expert understanding of FedRAMP requirements, authorization processes, and continuous compliance obligationsDeep knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and their technical implementation across cloud environmentsStrong familiarity with DoD security requirements (SRGs), IL2-IL6 specifications, and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processesExperience with FISMA, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and FedRAMP requirementsProven ability to translate compliance requirements into technical architectures and control implementationsLeadership & Communication
Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including executives, customers, assessors, and technical teamsProven ability to lead without direct authority, influencing technical direction across multiple teamsStrong customer-facing skills with experience presenting technical architectures to federal customers and compliance assessorsDemonstrated project management and prioritization skills with ability to manage competing technical initiativesTrack record of building consensus and driving technical decisions in fast-paced, dynamic environmentsDifferentiators
Active security clearance (Secret or higher)Professional certifications : CISSP, CISA, CISM, AWS / GCP certifications, TOGAF, or Zachman FrameworkExperience with federal contracting, GSA schedules, or government consultingBackground in software development, system architecture, or enterprise architecture practicesPublished thought leadership in cloud security, compliance automation, or Zero Trust architecturesExperience with compliance automation frameworks such as OSCAL, InSpec, or similar Policy as Code toolsHands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, or Radiant LogicTrack record of patent filings or technical publications in cloud security or compliance domainsLocation
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 dependents100% match up to 6% 401kEducation and professional development budget25 PTO days per year, which increases with tenureAnnual technology budgetCore 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 growConfident, Not Cocky - Bring expertise with humility and openness to learningThe IT Factor - Demonstrate passion, initiative, and the ability to make things happenTeam Player - Collaborate effectively and put team success ahead of individual recognitionWhole Authentic Self - Bring your complete, genuine self to work every dayAll 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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