Lock down cloud environments that support FAA mission-critical systems, and help shape the security standards behind modern federal aviation tech. If you’re fluent in FedRAMP, Zero Trust, and real-world cloud security architecture, this role has teeth.
About LS Technologies (A Tetra Tech Company)
LS Technologies supports Federal Government agencies with engineering, technical, and professional services that strengthen national infrastructure. As part of Tetra Tech, they bring deep technical expertise and a public service mission focused on safety, reliability, and innovation.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Remote: Yes (U.S. only)
- Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Eastern
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Background: Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust
What You’ll Do
- Lead cloud security architecture for multi-cloud and hybrid FAA environments, designing secure patterns that scale
- Define and document security reference architectures, standards, and implementation patterns aligned to NIST, FedRAMP, DHS CDM, and FAA requirements
- Develop, track, and manage POA&Ms to drive remediation of security findings and reduce risk
- Perform and support IRAT testing, validation, reporting, and follow-through on findings
- Produce and maintain key security artifacts, including SSPs, SARs, and continuous monitoring deliverables
- Identify risks and vulnerabilities in cloud-based solutions, and design practical mitigation strategies
- Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to embed security across the system lifecycle
- Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and trade-off analyses supporting FAA cloud modernization initiatives
- Provide SME guidance on IAM, Zero Trust, encryption, container security, logging/monitoring, and secure DevSecOps practices
- Mentor junior engineers and communicate security strategy and risk clearly to FAA leadership and stakeholders
What You Need
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience, including 5+ years focused on cloud security architecture and engineering
- Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, and federal cybersecurity standards
- Experience securing and designing within AWS, Azure, or GCP environments (compliance included)
- Hands-on POA&M management, IRAT testing, and security documentation experience
- Expertise in IAM, PKI, data protection, logging/monitoring, and cloud-native security services
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and container/orchestration security (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys), SIEM solutions (Splunk, ELK), and endpoint/cloud security platforms
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills working with senior government stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Paid Holidays
Hiring is ongoing. Apply while this role is still open.
If you’re ready to own security architecture that affects how national aviation systems operate, this is the one.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…