Senior Government Cloud Compliance Architect

You will serve as the **primary architectural advisor** for business units during initial requirements gathering and system design phases, while also maintaining technical documentation that demonstrates system compliance for defined systems. The Senior Government Cloud Compliance Architect is responsible for designing infrastructure environments within Azure Government GCC High that comply with government requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). While the Senior Government Cloud Compliance Architect will lead the architectural vision, they will collaborate closely with Emerson IT engineering teams to guide system build activities and ensure compliance requirements are properly implemented. **IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE :** * Architectural Strategy \& Design + Lead the design and "blueprinting" of Azure GCC High environments tailored for DIB contractors. + Develop system architectures that integrate Azure components (AVDs, Entra ID, Sentinel, etc.) in accordance with CMMC Level 2 practices. + Produce high\-level design specifications for engineering teams to execute. * Client Engagement \& Scoping + Serve as the lead consultant for Emerson business units to define system boundaries and CUI flow. + Translate complex NIST 800\-171 security controls into understandable business requirements for client stakeholders. + Identify and document requirements for software and on\-premises equipment that are deployed in Government cloud environments. * Control Mapping \& Responsibility Matrices + Develop and maintain Cloud Responsibility Matrices (CRM) to clearly delineate inherited controls, shared controls, and customer\-specific responsibilities. + Validate that technical designs satisfy the specific objectives of the NIST 800\-171A and the DoD CMMC Assessment Guide. + Perform focused monitoring of controls strictly within the Azure Government cloud system to ensure design integrity over time. + Support root\-cau