Security Solution Architect

Planet Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Technologies is seeking a Security Solution Architect to lead cybersecurity strategy for federal engagements in Washington, DC. You will interpret federal policy and design secure enterprise and cloud architectures while translating complex requirements into practical plans for technical teams.

Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders, active Top Secret clearance, and relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF or equivalent) are required.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Standards and EO in cybersecurity.
• Senior cybersecurity professional with secure enterprise systems and cloud design experience.
• Ability to translate policy changes into actionable security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Federal Government policy, law, directives and standards for cybersecurity within the federal agency.
• Translate requirements from non-technical to technical and vice versa.
• Communicate security policy and requirements to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Identify solutions in partnership with organizational leadership to implement changes.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Security architecture

Tech translation

Communication skills

Top Secret Clearance

Education

CISSP

CCSP

TOGAF

CISM

GIAC

Job description

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team asa Security Solution Architect In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

The Security Solution Architect is responsible for ensuring the security of enterprise systems, cloud environments, and security architecture as well as being responsible for managing the interpretation of Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders, and other requirements related to cybersecurity for this federal agency.

Responsibilties

• The Security Solution Architect helps with the interpretation of Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders, and other requirements that are required to be implemented within this federal agency and its components as it relates to cybersecurity.
• Responsible for effectively translating policy, law, directives, standards and Executive Orders as well as any other requirements from non-technical to technical, and vice versa
• Effective creating communication of policy, law, directives, standards, Executive Orders and other requirements to both technical and non-technical personnel in both written and verbal formats.
• Responsible for interpretating, understanding the nuance of these documents and identifying or provide a solution to a given piece of information to in partnership with theorganizational leadership and units.

Qualifications

• Previous experience interpreting of Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders, and other requirements that are required to be implemented within this federal agency and its components as it relates to cybersecurity.
• A senior cybersecurity professional with experience designing secure enterprise systems, cloud environments, and security architectures.
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity impact changes in Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders and other federal changes will impact a Federal organization
• A level of cybersecurity knowledge that will provide insight and knowledge of how to review, translate and operationalize the impact of potentially broad reaching changes.
• Previous experience effectively translating requirements from non-technical to technical, and vice versa
• A proven exceptional ability to communicate these requirements to both technical and non-technical personnel in verbal and non-verbal communication skills is required.
• Certifications should include, but are not limited to: CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SC-100, AZ305, CISM, CASP or GIAC
• Ability to work on site in Washington DC five days a week
• An active Top Secret Clearance

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations.Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable).

Salaries for Security Solution Architect at Planet Technologies range from $150,000 and $200,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies 2026-2027 Benefits Guide