# AWS Security Architect, GovCloud / IL5 at Swarm Aero

- Company: Swarm Aero
- What the company does: Swarm Aero is an aerospace and defense company that develops large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms to operate in coordinated drone swarms for defense, logistics, and sensing missions. Backed by Purple Arch Ventures.
- Company website: https://swarm.aero
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: D.C.
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $200K to $290K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmaero/b178d57c-640c-4b09-9979-083026c3bb48
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/swarm-aero-aws-security-architect-govcloud-il5/

## About the role

This is a dedicated IT role. The person will work closely with Legion because Legion has the most urgent IL5/IL6 deployment needs, but they are not a Legion-owned resource. They will support the existing company-wide SSP and CMMC program while also helping build and maintain the separate Legion-specific security package required for high-side and government cloud deployments.

## What they're looking for

- Swarm Aero is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability
- What We Offer
- Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401k
- PTO and paid sick leave

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