Cybersecurity Architect - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

ENS Solutions, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum medical/dental/vision

401k from day 1

PTO + 11 holidays

Disability insurance

Group term life insurance

Tuition & certification support

Relocation assistance

Workers’ compensation

Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned IT consulting firm focused on Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), software development, cyber and network security, system engineering, and program management for the DoD and IC.

We seek a Cybersecurity Architect to lead security architecture across federal networks, including IAM, Zero Trust, IoT, and cloud security, guiding project delivery and technology choices with senior leaders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years delivering technical projects for large organizations.
• 5+ years in network architecture and design.
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures and alignment with DoD/NIST standards.
• Experience leading product selection initiatives (perimeter defense, Zero Trust, A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, IAM).
• Ability to engage senior leaders (CISO, CIO, CTO) to mature cybersecurity capabilities.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph.
• Education/experience options: various degree/experience combinations as listed.
• DoD CSSP-IS and CSSP-IAT certifications within stated windows.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of cybersecurity solutions for federal networks.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders to translate IT needs into secure, actionable plans.
• Guide teams through secure design decisions balancing security and mission needs.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Zero Trust

Network architecture

Security leadership

DoD/IC guidance

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Associate’s degree + 10+ years

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

12+ years of IT experience (no degree)

Job description

Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to system architecture, but you actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface.

As a Cybersecurity Architect on our project, you’ll lead the architecture and design efforts of innovative Cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks. You’ll coordinate with a dynamic team of thought leaders and experts to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions.

You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network and systems design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. This is a chance to make a difference in the security of the government. Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by leading Cybersecurity technologies and domains, including IoT and Cloud security, Automation and Orchestration (A&O), identity and access management, and machine learning.

Nice If You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, including 5+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
• 5+ years of experience in network architecture and design
• Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
• Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including perimeter defense, zero trust, A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, or network access control
• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert) or 45 days after CSSP-IS if CSSP-IS is also needed.

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 401k Contribution from Day 1
• PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.