Cybersecurity Architect

AITS Defence; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to design and govern secure IT systems and cloud infrastructures. This role involves leading cybersecurity architecture while ensuring compliance with Risk Management Frameworks. Applicants should have at least 10 years of relevant experience along with strong knowledge in cybersecurity controls, ITIL standards, and active TS/SCI clearance. Competitive benefits are offered, including various insurances and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Knowledge in Open Systems Implementation (OSI) Layers 1 to 7.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Zero Trust principles aligned with customer strategies.
• Lead cybersecurity architecture across the full cybersecurity lifecycle.
• Design and govern cybersecurity controls aligned with customer principles.
• Secure cloud environments, focusing on identity management and network security.
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide risk-based recommendations.

Skills

Security protocols

Network architecture

Programming language

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

CISSP, CISM, CCIE (R/S)

Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) Certification

TOGAF Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Cybersecurity Architect will design, implement, and govern secure IT systems, cloud infrastructures, and networks, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF). They play a critical role in securing systems security,

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing Zero Trust principles (identity, device, network, application, data) to align with customer strategies.
• Lead cybersecurity architecture operating in a regulated environment across the full cybersecurity lifecycle, including, but not limited to, security planning, architecture and design, implementation, authorization, continuous monitoring, incident response, and sustainment.
• Design, implement, and govern cybersecurity controls aligned with customer principles.
• Architect and secure cloud environments including, but not limited to, identity management, network security, encryption, logging, monitoring, and configuration management.
• Design and mature Zero Trust Architecture across identity, device, network, application, data, and visibility layers.
• Lead continuous monitoring activities, scanning, compliance, configuration validation, vulnerability identification, and remediation tracking.
• Architect, integrate, improve capabilities, including, but not limited to, centralized log aggregation, real‑time threat detection, automated response workflows, and coordination with security operations teams.
• Perform security risk assessments and translate technical findings into risk‑based recommendations for system owners and leadership.
• Manage action plans, milestones and track remediation progress through successful closure.
• Prepare, review, and maintain cybersecurity and authorization artifacts.
• Partner with engineering, cloud, and operations teams to embed security by design, improve system resilience, and reduce operational risk.
• Support cybersecurity audits, inspections, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA), ensuring audit‑ready documentation, traceability, and evidence integrity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science preferred
• CISSP, CISM, CCIE (R/S)
• Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) Certification
• TOGAF Certification
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge in Open Systems Implementation (OSI) Layers 1 to 7 (Full Stack)
• Superb understanding of ITIL 4.0 + Managing Professional
• Familiarity with security tools and software is essential.
• Proficiency in security protocols, network architecture, and programming language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report findings and collaborate with team members and management.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required

We offer competitive benefits, including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state or local laws.