Cybersecurity Architect

Avalore; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore is hiring a Cybersecurity Architect to embed security across the War Data Platform, translating RMF, STIGs, and SOC 1 controls into concrete patterns. You will own IAM, network zoning, encryption strategies, and logging/monitoring architectures to ensure a secure-by-design platform.

We seek Junior, Journeyman, and Senior levels, with 0+ years to 8+ years experience, Bachelor's Degree, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Clearance: SECRET Security Clearance required.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Embed security into every layer of the War Data Platform.
• Own IAM framework, network security zoning, data encryption (at-rest and in-transit).
• Design logging/monitoring architecture for security visibility.
• Collaborate with Platform, Data, and Solutions Architects to ensure a secure-by-design WDP.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter mindset

English proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for embedding security into every layer of the War Data Platform by designing a comprehensive, defense-in-depth security architecture. This person will translate security requirements from the Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, and SOC 1 controls into specific, implementable architectural patterns. They will own the design of the platform's identity and access management (IAM) framework, network security zoning, data encryption strategies (at-rest and in-transit), and logging/monitoring architecture. The Cybersecurity Architect works proactively with the Platform, Data, and Solutions Architects to ensure the WDP is "secure-by-design," not just secured as an afterthought.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GFACT, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, or SSCP cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
• CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, or GICSP certification (for Senior role)
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
• Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 - $220,000.