Cybersecurity Architect IV

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in Rancho Bernardo, CA seeks a Cybersecurity Architect to join the ITS Cybersecurity Threat Management Team. You will architect large-scale security enforcement frameworks, automate controls, and support enterprise security initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments, including Defender for Cloud Apps and Purview.

You will lead security design, SOPs, and cross-functional advisory work, shaping the organization’s security maturity and incident response capabilities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
• Nine or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience with a bachelor’s degree (or seven+ years with a Master’s).
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, detection engineering, SIEM, endpoint security, threat intelligence, threat hunting, penetration testing, security automation, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead security enforcement architecture efforts and standardization across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Serve as a cybersecurity technical advisor to diverse IT and business teams.
• Design, implement, and maintain security policies and enforcement capabilities.
• Drive automation of controls, policy enforcement, monitoring and incident response.
• Develop a forward-looking security roadmap aligned with NIST, EA, and business goals.

Skills

Enterprise security monitoring

Threat detection

Incident response

Detection engineering

SIEM platforms

Endpoint security

Threat intelligence

Threat hunting

Penetration testing

Security automation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in computer science/IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Microsoft 365 security

Job description

57574BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Architect to join our corporate ITS Cybersecurity Threat Management Team. This role is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Focus

Architect large-scale security enforcement frameworks, automate security solutions, and support enterprise-wide security initiatives. Focuses on deploying and configuring security enforcement technologies, with complex changes and advanced troubleshooting remaining under engineering responsibility. Additionally, this role takes on initial cybersecurity architecture responsibilities, architecting and building secure solutions for the business and international locations across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments. The role contributes to security design, NIST-aligned reference architectures, and security capability development, while also supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps policies, including the integration and onboarding of cloud applications and SaaS services into the Defender for Cloud Apps security framework. The role is also responsible for the administration and security management of the Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring security controls, policies, and integrations are aligned with organizational security requirements. This role is part of the Cybersecurity Engineering career track, focusing on security technology implementation, architecture, and strategic security enforcement solutions, independent of the analyst track.

Security Policy Enforcement & Engineering

Lead security enforcement architecture efforts, drive enterprise security standardization, and develop scalable policy enforcement solutions that securely enable business operations while reduction organizational risk. Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security policies and enforcement capabilities across on-premises and cloud environments, balancing security requirements with business and operational needs. After initial deployment, the Cybersecurity Engineer will develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support documentation for the solution. The engineer will also train members of the team on the solution’s operation, support, and maintenance to ensure the team can effectively sustain and support the capability.

Technical Consulting & Business Support

Serve as a cybersecurity technical advisor to business, IT, cloud, infrastructure, application, and engineering teams, providing expert guidance to securely enable business initiatives and technology solutions. Consult with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements, assess cybersecurity risks, and recommend practical security architectures, controls, technologies, and compensating measures. Provide cybersecurity expertise throughout the planning, design, acquisition, implementation, and operational lifecycle of new technologies, applications, cloud services, and business capabilities. Translate complex security risks and technical requirements into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, balancing security, business objectives, operational requirements, and risk.

Security System Implementation & Optimization

Ensure enterprise security enforcement technologies are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability. Lead the design and implementation of security enforcement technologies. Identify opportunities to automate security controls, policy enforcement, monitoring, and response to improve the effectiveness and scalability of the Cybersecurity Defense function.

Future Security Vision & Capability Development

Evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends to identify opportunities to strengthen the organization's security capabilities and reduce evolving risks. Develop and maintain a forward-looking cybersecurity technology roadmap aligned with business objectives, enterprise architecture, NIST frameworks, and the organization’s overall security strategy. Identify gaps in existing security capabilities and controls and recommend solutions that improve security maturity, operational resilience, and risk reduction. Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging security technologies and capabilities, determining their applicability, business value, security benefits, and operational impact before enterprise adoption.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology or related field and nine or more years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with a bachelor's or seven or more years with a master's. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of enterprise security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, detection engineering, SIEM platforms, endpoint security technologies, threat intelligence, threat hunting methodologies, penetration testing techniques, security automation, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Must have experience leading complex cybersecurity incidents, developing enterprise detection strategies, conducting threat hunting or penetration testing activities, implementing security technologies, and driving operational improvements across large and complex technology environments.
• Must have experience supporting or securing AI-enabled solutions and a working understanding of the security considerations associated with AI applications, models, data handling, service integrations, orchestration frameworks, and agentic workflows.
• Must possess the ability to evaluate emerging threats, influence enterprise cybersecurity strategy, and lead continuous improvement of threat detection, threat hunting, penetration testing, and incident response capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills are required, along with strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with technical professionals, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to lead enterprise cybersecurity monitoring and incident response across complex technology environments.
• The ability to analyze sophisticated threats, coordinate complex investigations, and direct effective incident response activities.
• The ability to design and implement advanced detection strategies, response automation, and operational improvements.
• The ability to conduct proactive threat hunting and penetration testing activities to identify control weaknesses and security gaps.
• The ability to develop enterprise standards, response procedures, playbooks, and technical documentation.
• The ability to evaluate and implement technologies that improve enterprise threat detection, testing, hunting, and incident response capabilities.
• The ability to mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional cybersecurity teams.
• The ability to influence technical decisions and communicate