Cloud Security Architect (NIST/SOC/GovRAMP)

It’s not just about the compliance; it’s about the mission!

At Career TEAM, we work to accelerate the human condition. Our award-winning portal, Career EDGE, transforms lives across the U.S.—and behind every secure experience is a cybersecurity expert like you.

We are looking for a Cloud Security Architect with deep experience in GovRAMP, FedRAMP, and/or TX-RAMP to take charge of our compliance efforts and champion a culture of security from code to cloud. You'll be the linchpin in our security architecture, helping to ensure Career EDGE meets the most rigorous standards for protecting government data—while working with a purpose-driven team that values innovation and impact.

Why Join Us?

By joining this incredible company, you will be:

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A security leader shaping how we build trust into every layer of our product.

• Play a major role in our NIST 800-53 compliance programs and our efforts to obtain and maintain a GovRAMP verified status.

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Working on a product that directly helps thousands of individuals access workforce and educational services.

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Driving continuous improvement of security controls, policies, and architecture across cloud infrastructure.

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Mentoring engineers and advising product teams on secure-by-design principles.

• Enjoy a fully remote work environment.

Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success:

As a Cloud Security Architect, your focus will be both strategic and hands-on:

Security Compliance Leadership

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Lead the end-to-end process of GovRAMP readiness, gap remediation, and authorization.

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Provide guidance and oversight for FedRAMP Moderate and TX-RAMP certification efforts.

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Manage communication with third-party assessment organizations (3PAOs) and security consultants.

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Maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), POA&M, and related documentation.

Architecture & Technical Oversight

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Design and maintain secure cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS), aligned with NIST 800-53 controls.

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Implement technical safeguards for identity & access management, vulnerability management, and incident response.

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Support DevOps teams in security automation and secure CI/CD pipelines.

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Conduct risk assessments and penetration test planning and review.

Team Enablement & Policy

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Collaborate with executive leadership on security strategy.

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Develop training materials to raise internal security awareness.

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Ensure alignment between security policies and engineering practices.

What We’re Looking For:

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Located in the Philippines with night shift work hours (to overlap with U.S. team).

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Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to GovRAMP, FedRAMP, and TX-RAMP compliance efforts.

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Expertise in NIST 800-53, FIPS 199/200, and continuous monitoring frameworks.

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Hands-on experience with AWS security services (IAM, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Security Hub, etc.).

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Strong understanding of SOC2, GovRAMP, DevSecOps practices, and cloud infrastructure.

• Experience with audit responses

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Exceptional written and spoken English skills.

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Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty) are a strong plus.

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Bonus: SIEM tools or zero trust architecture.

Ready to lead security for a platform that changes lives?Apply today and help us build trust into every login, every connection, and every breakthrough.

About Career TEAM:
Founded in 1996, Career TEAM is socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation’s opportunity divide through government-funded workforce development programs designed to help individuals get the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to obtain quality employment. In addition to administering these programs, Career TEAM develops and leverages cutting-edge software tools to ignite transformative change within the workforce development industry. Career TEAM is revolutionizing the operational landscape for workforce development professionals through its Career Edge platform, which includes state-of-the-art job training tools and advanced case management systems. For more information see www.careeredge.com and www.careerteam.com.

Career TEAM’s outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including:

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies

• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation

• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program

• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.