Security Architect

Acuity, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Certifications stipend

Tuition assistance for degree-seeking

Job summary

Acuity, Inc. is hiring a Security Architect to support federal missions through cybersecurity engineering and platform onboarding.

You will design and implement secure systems, administer security tools, and assess risk across changes while ensuring alignment with NIST, RMF, and DoD policies. Ideal candidates bring VMware experience, API/Cloud security expertise, and strong communication to document processes and collaborate with stakeholders.

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 1 year on VMware solutions.
• Familiar with monitoring capabilities for developers, business owners, security, and infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.
• Security plans to protect information, infrastructure, IP, and users from unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Ability to analyze services offered on a platform, including third party services.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA, DHS, and DoD policies.
• Familiarity with infrastructure components to support DevOps in an enterprise environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; business-focused and able to document security processes.
• Customer-service oriented with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently within a team.
• Effective time management to shift priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system design and implementation through agile sprints to deploy cybersecurity capabilities.
• Administer security tools and configurations; update them for new releases.
• Provide cybersecurity engineering and consulting to onboard customers to the platform.
• Perform security impact and risk assessments for proposed changes.
• Monitor platform-level network changes and provide technical solutions.
• Assist with other security service offerings and projects as needed.
• Advise on infrastructure security and best practices; assess current posture.
• Create and verify security policies and RBAC roles.
• Create, maintain, and report on security documentation.
• Knowledge of ATO and FedRAMP.

Skills

Security engineering

Security operations

VMware

API security

Cloud security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. We are currently hiring for a Security Architect!

Responsibilities

• Participate in system design 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.

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.
• 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, and 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.

Desired Skills / Experience

• One or more active security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, Cloud+, CCSP).

Clearance Requirements

• Must have an active SECRET level clearance or higher.

Benefits & Perks

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree‑seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

You’ll work on cutting‑edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work‑life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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