Security Architect

Cyber Management International Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission Program in Arlington, VA. The role includes defining security architecture, collaborating to implement solutions, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates must have 14 years of relevant experience and an active Secret security clearance. The position offers a full-time schedule with flexible telework options, catering to local candidates. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to vital security efforts for the U.S. Department of State.

Qualifications

• 14 years of relevant security experience; 12 years with a Master’s; 9 years with a PhD.
• Active Secret security clearance required, with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain certifications before start date.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and enhance security architecture.
• Collaborate to implement security solutions.
• Perform security audits and compliance.
• Create and manage the Security Risk plan.
• Provide guidance on security architecture.

Skills

Security architecture design

Cybersecurity expertise

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Science related field

Job description

Terms: Full-time, Flexible for occasional telework – must be local to work location

Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with Active Security Clearance

About the Role

Currently seeking to hire an experienced Security Architect to join the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission Program, delivering leading cyber and technology security expertise to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and enhance security architecture and security systems.
• Collaborate with Application, Data, and Infrastructure teams to architect, design, and implement security solutions.
• Define and document security standards; direct implementation of standards and guidelines.
• Perform security audits and reviews in compliance with Federal Government regulations and implement remediation.
• Create and manage the Security Risk plan.
• Review system configurations for compliance with Department-level security controls for new systems deployed into the enterprise.
• Identify gaps in security architecture, allocate appropriate security services, and select suitable security mechanisms for enterprise systems.
• Provide authoritative guidance on security architecture, including recommendations on controls, design patterns, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support enterprise stakeholders by ensuring alignment of proposed solutions with established security frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Science and 14 years of relevant security experience; 12 years with a Master’s; 9 years with a PhD.
• Additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess the ability to obtain at least one of the following certifications before start date. Continued certification required as a condition of employment: Active Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting industry reviews.
• Experience writing white papers.

About us

Cyber Management International Corporation is actively recruiting highly IT Security professionals looking for challenging, exciting work in support of the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Specifically, our customer is the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Directorate of Cyber and Technology Security (CTS). DS/CTS is a center of excellence that brings together cybersecurity, technology security, and investigative expertise as a unified security capability focused on solving critical and emerging issues enabling the State Department to fulfill its vital global mission.

For more information about our company, please visit www.cybermgt.com or email us at [e-mail].