Security Architect

Kids for the Future; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

INTER-OP is seeking a Security Architect to support the Department of State in the Foreign Affairs Business Unit. The role requires deep expertise in security engineering, risk assessment, and policy formulation to secure information, infrastructure, and users across cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities include leading security design reviews, managing RBAC and policy creation, and ensuring compliance with NIST RMF, FISMA, and DoD guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in security engineering or security operations, including at least 1 year working on VMware solutions.
• Must have an active clearance (Secret or Top Secret).
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CCISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, Cloud+, CCSP.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system development and implementation through agile sprints to develop and deploy advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
• Administer security tools and rule configurations; update and adjust them for new releases.
• Provide cybersecurity engineering and consulting to assist in onboarding customers to the platform.
• Perform security impact and risk assessment of changes proposed to these systems.
• Monitor platform level network changes, analyze impact, and provide appropriate technical solutions to resolve issues efficiently.
• Assist with other security service offerings and projects as needed.
• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure security; ability to recommend best practices and assess current posture.
• Knowledge of API Security, Container Security, Cloud Security and related controls.
• Create, verify security policies and RBAC roles; create/maintain/report security documentation.
• Familiar with ATO and FedRAMP; understand monitoring capabilities for stakeholders.

Skills

Security engineering

Security operations

NIST RMF

RBAC policies

API Security

Container Security

Cloud Security

FedRAMP

Security documentation

Clearance awareness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

DevOps security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

Tools

VMware solutions

Job description

• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

INTER-OP is currently seeking a Security Architect to provide support to The Department of State in support of Foreign Affairs Business Unit. The Department of State manages the United States foreign policy, international relations, and diplomatic missions.

Requirements

• Participate in system development and implementation through agile sprints to develop and deploy advanced cybersecurity capabilities.
• Administer security tools and rule configurations; update and adjust them for new releases.
• Provide cybersecurity engineering and consulting to assist in onboarding customers to the platform.
• Perform security impact and risk assessment of changes proposed to these systems.
• Monitor platform level network changes, analyze impact, and provide appropriate technical solutions to resolve issues efficiently.
• As needed, assist with other security service offerings and projects.
• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure security / Ability to recommend best practices and assess current posture.
• Advanced knowledge of security capabilities
• Ability to create / verify security policies.
• Ability to create / verify RBAC roles.
• Create / Maintain / Report on security documentation.
• Knowledge of ATO and FedRAMP.
• Familiar with design and implementation of monitoring capabilities for various stakeholders (e.g., developers, business owners, security, and infrastructure)
• Have a deep understanding of API Security, Container Security, Cloud Security
• Familiar with security plans that implement systems and procedures to effectively secure information, infrastructure, intellectual property, and users against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure.
• Ability to analyze services that are offered on a platform, to include third party services
• Experience working with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA, DHS and DoD policies
• Familiarity with infrastructure components (VMs, Security Products, Network ports and protocols, Databases, Middleware and open source code) to support DevOps in an enterprise environment to build, maintain and sustain an enterprise information technology DevOps operational model.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; technical and business focused, with the ability to document and describe security processes and data.
• Customer-service oriented with a desire to continuously learn and take on new challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and function as an integral part of the team.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to shift focus to accommodate changes in business and client priorities.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in security engineering or security operations, including at least 1 year working on VMware solutions.
• Must have an active clearance (Secret or Top Secret).
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CCISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, Cloud+, CCSP.

Summary

INTER-OP provides a diverse range of support services to both government and corporate clients. We are a veteran owned company that is dedicated to providing an extremely high level of service to our clients as well as an outstanding work experience for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer that values diversity in our workforce