Cybersecurity Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute long-term strategies and plans for cybersecurity.

• Oversee RMF initiatives for a substantial distributed system to secure an ATO.

• Identify, evaluate, and analyze security risks while implementing mitigation strategies.

• Develop and uphold security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Assist in incident response efforts, covering detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.

• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and various security evaluations.

• Collaborate with IT specialists, business stakeholders, and external partners.

• Remain updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.

• Mentor junior security professionals and educate staff on security best practices.

• Engage with government clients to discuss program cyber risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Secret clearance.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification required.

• Advanced IT security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related area.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Recommended 5–10 years of experience in IT security and risk management.

• Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Architecture security principles and implementation tools.

• Knowledge of networks, protocols, devices, firewalls, and VLANs.

• Understanding of encryption, pseudonymization, and data masking techniques.

• Proficient in risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation methods.

• Skills in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents.

• Capability to troubleshoot security issues and devise solutions.

• Knowledge of security frameworks, IT risk management, DoD RMF controls, security audits, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Understanding of enterprise architecture principles.

• Familiarity with secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.

• Knowledge of security configurations for Windows, Linux, and Unix systems.

• Proficiency with zero trust security tools including IDS, DLP, IAM, firewalls, and ZTNA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-flex work week.

• 401K plan with company match.

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.

• An internal mobility team dedicated to assisting you in managing your career.

• Opportunities for professional growth, including paid education and certifications.

• Access to cutting-edge technology for learning.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Options for medical plans, including those with Health Savings Accounts.

• Choices for dental plans.

• Vision plan availability.

• Paid sick and personal time.

• Paid leave for parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty reasons.

• Up to 160 hours of paid family leave within a rolling 12-month period for qualifying employees.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.