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Thunder · 11 hours ago

Security Architect - Salesforce (Cleared - Secret)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Thunder is seeking a visionary Security Architect to serve as the cornerstone of their federal practice. The role involves leading the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures while managing compliance with federal requirements for clients in the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

Business IntelligenceConsultingManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architectural Design: Lead the design and implementation of secure, resilient cloud architectures that meet stringent federal requirements

Compliance Leadership: Manage and oversee the end-to-end FedRAMP and DoD compliance frameworks to ensure all solutions remain audit-ready

ATO Management: Drive the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, coordinating with internal teams and federal stakeholders to navigate security assessments

Security Engineering: Implement advanced security controls and monitoring tools across Salesforce and AWS environments

Mentorship: Provide security guidance and best practices to development and consulting teams throughout the project lifecycle

Certification Maintenance: Maintain and apply expert knowledge of Salesforce security certifications and cloud security protocols

Qualification

Salesforce Security ArchitectFedRAMP complianceDoD complianceNIST Risk Management FrameworkCloud security toolsSalesforce productsStakeholder managementCertifications CISSPCertifications CCSPLeadership skillsStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsPresentation skillsMentorship

Required

US Citizen with an Active, Secret Clearance (Mandatory)

5-7+ years of experience designing secure architectures and managing FedRAMP/DoD compliance cycles, with hands-on experience with cloud security tools and automated compliance platforms

Significant experience with the Salesforce suite of products, especially Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and/or Agentforce

Deep familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the federal ATO process

Proven leadership skills and experience in managing large, complex projects

Strong strategic thinking and ability to align technical solutions with business objectives

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Salesforce Security Specialist or Architect certifications

CISSP

CCSP

equivalent

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.

Ownership & Impact – Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we’re building. Come make your mark!

Level Up Your Career – Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.

People-First Flexibility – We’re always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally.