Cybersecurity Architect

• Design, develop, and implement robust cybersecurity architectures that protect the organization's assets, data, and systems
• Provide technical expertise and guidance, ensuring that security principles are embedded into all layers of the IT infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and architecture aligned with business objectives, threat landscape, and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints
• Design and implement security architectures for various systems and environments, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructures
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools to support the organization's cybersecurity posture
• Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and models, focusing on security controls and data flow
• Lead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate security architectural designs
• Architect and design secure solutions for data protection, network security, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and application security
• Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications
• Perform risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and impact of potential security threats
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified security risks
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other security professionals, including security engineers, analysts, and developers
• Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture best practices and emerging security technologies
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure that security is integrated into all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Drive the adoption of new security technologies and architectural patterns within the organization
• Ensure the cybersecurity architecture complies with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and Security Technical Implementation Guides)
• Work with compliance teams to conduct security audits and assessments
• Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing technical expertise and guidance
• Review security incident analysis reports of root causes and determine the need for architectural or technical corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and business units, to ensure alignment of security goals
• Communicate security architectural designs and decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Actively participate in architecture review boards and other governance processes
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity architecture
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
• CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security preferred

Experience:

• 6+ years of direct experience in the area of Cybersecurity
• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures required
• Demonstrable understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
• Experience with a variety of security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Elastic Security SIEM, ACAS vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions required
• Experience with cloud security architecture and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) required
• Experience implementing Zero Trust principles across an IT Services environment required
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) required

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $160,000.00 - 195,000.00

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.