Cyber Security Architect

DCCA; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid disability

Life insurance

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst in Chantilly, VA for an individual with an active TS/SCI w/ Poly. You will support cyber security and systems architecture, lead security accreditation efforts, and operate within a DevSecOps framework to deliver secure IT solutions.

This role requires experience with risk management, information assurance policies, encryption, access management, and communicating complex concepts to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security accreditation for enterprise systems.
• Ability to document test results and assess against information assurance policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber security and systems architecture across IT environments.
• Lead A&A activities and remediation planning.
• Communicate complex findings to senior leaders.

Skills

Security accreditation

A&A processes

Security engineering

Network engineering

Test result analysis

Information assurance policies

DevSecOps

Risk Management Framework

Encryption / access management

Education

CISSP

CEH

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ Poly

DCCA is a veteran-owned high-technology company specializing in providing information technology services to government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Overview

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them maintain secure and reliable IT infrastructure. DCCA emphasizes engineering excellence, agility, and delivering effective solutions to clients while maintaining a people-first culture.

Key Tasks

• Support specializing in cyber security and systems architecture. Requesting split support as ISSE/A&A, Strategic, DevSecOps, management and new product evaluation.

Required Skills

• The Contractor team shall assist the Sponsor shepherd multiple IT systems through the Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading security accreditation efforts for enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated experience with security engineering and network engineering.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and documenting test results.
• Demonstrated experience assessing systems against information assurance policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in cyber security implementation and design.
• Demonstrated experience in customer A&A workflow and Risk Management Framework.
• Demonstrated experience providing complex technical solutions in a fluid operating environment, including access management, encryption, process improvements, organizational change recommendations, and working with the customer cyber security office.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing security threats and exploits, drawing conclusions and prioritizing remediation activities.
• Knowledge and aptitude in systems and security engineering, software development lifecycle, DevSecOps, management, customer cyber security rules, regulations, policies and standards.
• Expertise in network design, security architecture and identifying security gaps and proposing solutions.
• Assess patch and vulnerability management, provisioning and terrain management and assist with process improvement.
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including recommended solutions to senior leaders.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience with offensive security practices.
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning tools.

Education/Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 128,000 to 270,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, supported by a strong culture and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits and Culture

Competitive Compensation: Salaries reflect skill and expertise, with an annual salary review to ensure equity.

Growth Opportunities: We support career advancement through upskilling, recertification assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: A culture that emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity with various resource groups.

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options.

Mission Focused Work: Work on innovative projects in defense and health IT that improve lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets