Remote Cybersecurity Architect: Zero Trust & Cloud

GuidePoint Security; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based

Medical Insurance options: group plan

Dental Insurance

Corporate holidays

Flexible Time Off

Phone and home internet allowance

Retirement plan eligibility

Pet Benefit Option

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to lead architecture and design of innovative security solutions for federal networks, aligning with strategy and market trends.

You will develop and implement security solutions, manage engagements with senior government leaders, and oversee complex projects across IoT, Cloud, A&O, IAM, and analytics. This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and 100% onsite work in Reston, VA or DC.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willing to take polygraph.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity with leading project delivery.
• 5+ years in network architecture and design.
• Experience with Zero Trust solutions and DoD architectures.
• Experience guiding senior leaders and executives.
• Ability to obtain CSSP-IS and IAT-III certifications within given windows.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of cybersecurity solutions for federal networks.
• Translate objectives into engineering outcomes using Systems Engineering Life Cycle.
• Coordinate with experts to select tools and translate IT needs into secure plans.
• Lead network and systems design balancing security and mission needs.
• Guide customers through cyber technologies including IoT, Cloud, A&O, IAM, ML.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

5+ years technical project delivery

5+ years network architecture

Zero Trust architecture

DoD/NSA standards knowledge

Executive stakeholder engagement

Education

Associate's degree in IT or related field

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Master's degree in IT/Engineering

12+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CSSP-IS / IAT-III certifications

Job description

GuidePoint Security is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to lead architecture and design of innovative security solutions for federal networks, aligning with strategy and market trends.

You will develop and implement security solutions, manage engagements with senior government leaders, and oversee complex projects across IoT, Cloud, A&O, IAM, and analytics. This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and 100% onsite work in Reston, VA or DC.