Cybersecurity Architect (Junior)

Interclypse, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental Leave

Retirement: 401K match

Health Insurance

Job summary

Interclypse, Inc. is seeking a security-focused professional to assist in developing enterprise‑level security architectures and migration plans for legacy systems.

You will work under senior architects to engineer integrated hardware and software solutions aligned with customer and organizational missions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in IT with three in cybersecurity, plus two years in security design, including documentation and familiarity with NIST

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in information technology, with at least 3 years in a cybersecurity-focused role.
• At least 2 years contributing to the design of security solutions (network, application, or cloud). Familiarity with documenting security designs and NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing security architectures and enterprise-level models.
• Develop plans for migrating legacy systems to secure platforms.
• Collaborate with senior architects to engineer integrated hardware/software solutions meeting requirements.

Skills

Security architecture

Cybersecurity

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NIST frameworks

Job description

Description

Welcome to Interclypse, where innovation meets passion. Every team member is a vital piece of our success story. We are not just a company, but a dynamic community driven by the shared vision of redefining excellence. At Interclypse, you will find more than a career – you will discover a vibrant ecosystem where your talents are celebrated, your ideas are embraced, and your potential is achieved. Every Interclypse team member can benefit based on their efforts and collectively benefit through the overall company’s success. Join our mission to positively impact society, community, industry, and individuals by always “Doing What is Right”. Together, let's pioneer a future where greatness is achieved and exceeded.

To actualize this vision, Interclypse employs a growth mindset culture that empowers employees to rise in their careers by providing them with tools, mentorship, and a supportive environment to ensure long-term success.

Interclypse is supporting several Maryland state agencies in the modernization and sustainment of critical systems. This exciting opportunity provides candidates with the ability to contribute to the long‑term health and success of the state while continuing to learn and grow professionally within Interclypse’s growth mindset culture.

All positions are required to be onsite at various locations in Maryland.

Make a difference. Join our team by applying today!

Position Summary

Assists in developing business, data, systems, and infrastructure models to create enterprise‑level security architectures. Helps develop plans for migrating legacy systems to modern, secure platforms and contributes to the development of technical reference models and hardware/software standards. Works under the guidance of senior architects to engineer integrated hardware and software solutions that meet the customer's and organizational mission requirements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

General Experience: Must have at least five (5) years of experience in information technology, with at least three (3) of those years in a cybersecurity-focused role.

Specialized Experience: Must have at least two (2) years of experience contributing to the design of security solutions in areas such as network, application, or cloud security. Experience with documenting security designs and familiarity with NIST frameworks is required.

Why You Will Love Interclypse

• You want to work for an adaptive company that moves at your speed.
• You want a healthy work‑life balance.
• You want to work with a passionate team on an important mission.
• You want to work for an organization that values and appreciates you.
• You want to work for an organization that invests in your growth.
• You want the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.
• You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.

Employee Impact Program

Every employee has the opportunity to be rewarded for the contributions they can make toward the long‑term health of the company, our customers, and employees. This program in combination with our comprehensive benefits, time off, and leave programs, allows you to design a career and compensation program that enables unmatched flexibility while ensuring company, customer, and employee health and prosperity.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacations, holidays, and illnesses
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum
• Financial education and planning support
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Educational support
• Company apparel
• Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more.
• Access to group rates for voluntary benefits such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Interclypse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

The base salary range provided is not adjusted for geographic differences associated with where the work is being performed. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, candidate’s experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations.