Security Solution Architect

JCD Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JCD Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Security Solution Architect in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support a federal cybersecurity environment by interpreting laws, directives, and policies to translate them into compliant technical solutions.

The role involves designing secure solutions that meet federal standards, ensuring that systems exceed security policies. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 8 years in security architecture, with strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security architecture or related field.
• Strong ability to interpret federal policies, laws, and directives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret federal government laws and cybersecurity requirements.
• Translate technical requirements for diverse stakeholders.
• Design and implement secure solutions meeting federal standards.

Skills

Security architecture

Reading federal policies and laws

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CCDA

CCNP

Job description

Security Solution Architect

Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Clearance Requirement: Active TS clearance required at time of application; must be willing and able to obtain SCI access and pass a CI polygraph
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Solution Architect to support a federal cybersecurity environment. This role is responsible for interpreting federal cybersecurity laws, policies, directives, executive orders, standards, and related requirements, and translating them into practical, compliant technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in security architecture, a deep understanding of federal security frameworks and requirements, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret federal government laws, policies, directives, standards, executive orders, and other cybersecurity requirements into actionable technical guidance
• Translate complex technical and compliance requirements for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical specifications and security requirements are met within required timelines
• Design and implement secure solutions that align with documented federal security requirements
• Ensure systems and solutions meet or exceed required security policies, standards, and implementation guidance
• Support security architecture activities across design, evaluation, planning, testing, and operational improvement
• Optimize current solutions to ensure they remain secure, efficient, and cost-effective
• Collaborate across teams to solve complex security challenges and develop innovative approaches to mission needs

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application
• Willing and able to obtain SCI access and pass a CI polygraph
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in security architecture or a related field
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret federal government policy, law, directives, standards, and executive orders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking for solution design
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and improving secure technical solutions

Substitutions

• In lieu of a degree, additional years of relevant experience may be considered
• In lieu of some experience requirements, industry-recognized certifications may be considered, including:
  • CISSP
  • CISSP-ISSAP
  • CISM
  • CISA
  • CASP+ / SecurityX
  • CCDA
  • CCNP
  • TOGAF