Cybersecurity Architect

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

📋 Description

• Design and enhance enterprise cybersecurity architectures to safeguard mission-critical systems and data across global IT environments.

• Create reference architectures, security patterns, and technical roadmaps that comply with federal cybersecurity standards, DoW guidance, and industry best practices.

• Convert mission, business, and compliance requirements into secure and resilient architectural solutions.

• Develop comprehensive security solutions spanning network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and application layers.

• Lead the design and optimization of SIEM, log management, endpoint protection, and supporting data-pipeline services.

• Establish technical requirements, security controls, and implementation standards consistent with Zero Trust and risk-management frameworks.

• Oversee the configuration and operation of cybersecurity tools, including logging strategies, detection use cases, dashboards, and alerting logic.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure effective monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.

• Suggest improvements and modernization initiatives for current security capabilities.

• Integrate RMF, DoW, and organization-specific compliance and risk-management requirements into architectures.

• Assist in the development of System Security Plans and accreditation artifacts.

• Utilize eMASS and execute DISA STIGs, SCAP/SCC scans, and related tools.

• Produce and update architectural diagrams, technical standards, design documents, and decision records.

• Convey cybersecurity concepts to leadership, stakeholders, and technical teams.

• Coordinate with client representatives, program leadership, and cross-functional IT teams.

• Mentor cybersecurity engineers and analysts while reviewing designs and configurations.

• Contribute to standards, playbooks, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Act as a technical resource for customer-facing architecture discussions and risk assessments.

• Serve as an escalation point for intricate technical issues.

• Provide support for periodic after-hours activities related to troubleshooting, critical changes, or incident response.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, which must be maintained.

• Current possession of Top Secret clearance is required.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or information assurance roles.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing security solutions and architectures in complex environments.

• A minimum of 2 years of Red Hat Linux engineering experience.

• At least 2 years of Windows Server administration experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with SIEM platforms, preferably Splunk or Elastic Search.

• Experience with SIEM data ingestion, correlation, and use case development.

• Familiarity with applying DISA STIGs, utilizing SCAP/SCC scanning tools, and engaging with CCRI and RMF processes.

• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or BASH scripting is highly preferred.

• Understanding of TLS and SSL certificate management and integration.

• Knowledge or experience with VMware ESXi, NetApp, or SAN architectures.

• Baseline certification(s) that meet minimum DoW 8570.01-M IAT Level II are required prior to starting, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.

• Additional computing environment certification must be obtained within six months of hire, based on position designation.

• Compliance with DoW 8140 certification standards when implemented is necessary.

• Flexibility to support work schedules that may vary based on mission requirements.

• Less than 10% travel is expected.

🏝️ Benefits

• AI-powered career tool for identifying career steps and learning opportunities.

• An internal mobility team dedicated to helping achieve career goals.

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Competitive salary.

• Paid time off.

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.

• Options for dental plans.

• Vision plan options available.

• Flexible work weeks when possible.

• Leave for vacation, sick days, personal matters, holidays, paid parental leave, military service, bereavement, and jury duty.

• Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

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

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Insurance for accidental death and dismemberment.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• An award-winning culture of innovation.

• A military-friendly workplace.

• Options for remote work.