Senior Cybersecurity Architect TS/SCI+Poly Zero Trust Lead

Insight Global; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 219,038,000 - 249,346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

401(k) after 90 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect with TS/SCI + Poly clearance, onsite in Washington, DC or Reston, VA. You will lead design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, partnering with government stakeholders to develop secure architectures and drive Zero Trust initiatives.

Responsibilities include shaping security strategy across IAM, cloud security, A&O, ML; mentoring teams; producing documentation and roadmaps; collaborating with DoD/NIST-standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + Polygraph Security clearance.
• Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
• 8+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, including 5+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
• 5+ years of experience in network architecture and design
• Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
• Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including perimeter defense, zero trust, A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, or network access control
• Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert) or 45 days after CSSP-IS if CSSP-IS is also needed.
• Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
• Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
• Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps
• Ability to author technical documentation and whitepapers and blogs on leading Cybersecurity topics and concepts
• Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions supporting mission-critical environments.
• Develop Zero Trust strategies, roadmaps, and technical architectures aligned with federal and DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Lead the design of secure network and system architectures, developing tailored solutions that balance security requirements with mission objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across cybersecurity domains including cloud security, IoT security, IAM, A&O, and ML.
• Advise senior government and technical leadership on cybersecurity modernization efforts, capability development, and risk reduction strategies.
• Evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of cybersecurity technologies across areas such as perimeter defense, Zero Trust, secure DevOps, automation, analytics, and AI-driven security solutions.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and stakeholder teams to identify complex security challenges and develop scalable enterprise solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship while supporting project execution, strategic planning, and cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, implementation plans, and strategic recommendations to support long-term cybersecurity objectives.

Skills

TS/SCI + Poly cleared

IT project experience

Cybersecurity experience

Network architecture

Zero Trust

Technical delivery leadership

Cloud security

IAM

Education

Associate’s degree with 10+ years of experience

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience

Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience

12+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect with TS/SCI + Poly clearance, onsite in Washington, DC or Reston, VA. You will lead design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, partnering with government stakeholders to develop secure architectures and drive Zero Trust initiatives.

Responsibilities include shaping security strategy across IAM, cloud security, A&O, ML; mentoring teams; producing documentation and roadmaps; collaborating with DoD/NIST-standards.