Sr. Cybersecurity Architect - Active Top Secret

Description

The company is a global technology and professional services firm with about 26,000 staff. It serves every major US government agency, defense and intelligence organizations, and works in 50+ countries on AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

This senior architect role on the client's cybersecurity program covers cloud security, identity architecture, Zero Trust, network segmentation, application and container security, and enterprise monitoring.

The aim is to fundamentally reshape the client's cybersecurity posture and modernize its technology environment.

You will work largely on your own, leading several technical disciplines and advising executives. Adaptability, critical thinking and leadership advisory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set the enterprise cybersecurity architecture across identity, devices, networks, applications and data on a Zero Trust model, and govern it.
• Design secure architectures for hybrid on-premises and cloud environments, Microsoft 365, identity services and container platforms.
• Define enterprise design patterns, baselines and engineering standards.
• Make sure designs meet NIST SP 800-53, RMF, OMB and CISA directives and the federal security mandates that apply across the agency's technology stack.
• Plan and lead major modernization programs, covering scope, technical goals, dependencies, schedules and measurable results.
• Deploy security infrastructure upgrades and design secure architectures for virtual desktop and server environments.
• Coordinate engineering, cloud, network, application and development teams on threat modeling, secure API design, encryption and secrets management.
• Manage architectural risk, run impact analyses and enforce technical quality gates.
• Test and validate security products functionally.
• Design and implement secure file sharing and cross domain solutions.
• Lead or join modernization efforts by coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing pilots and vendor integrations, and driving enterprise application security.
• Build security into enterprise applications through secure design, automated security testing, software composition analysis, threat analysis, API security and data protection.
• Advise senior leadership on strategy and enterprise risk, sit on or lead architecture boards, interagency councils and industry working groups, and represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• You hold a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• You have 10+ years of related experience.
• Your background includes building architecture, design and VMware work.
• You currently hold a Top Secret clearance and can obtain Top Secret/SCI.
• You are a US citizen.
• No certifications are required.
• Desired: experience with Linux, Windows and macOS operating systems.
• Desired: scripting in Python, Perl, shell or similar languages.
• Desired: SIEM tools such as IBM QRadar, Splunk or Elastic.
• Desired: experience with on-premises and cloud implementations.
• Desired: experience with IDS and IPS solutions.
• Desired: experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, VSAN and View.

Conditions

This is a regular position based in Washington, DC, USA.

The role is hybrid. Onsite presence is required, and telework is available with approval.

The schedule is 40 hours per week.

Travel is less than 10% and limited to CONUS.

No public trust or other clearance is required.

The likely salary is $178,500 to $241,500. It is not guaranteed, depends on experience, location and possibly contract terms, and could fall outside this range.

Hiring includes identity verification using biometrics and AI. You must be on camera for virtual interviews and consent to biometric data use for verification.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match, allowing pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• Wellness packages and competitive pay.
• An AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning, and an internal mobility team to help you reach your goals.
• A military-friendly workplace.