Senior MLS Security Architect - High-Assurance Systems

Eccalon; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect (MLS & High-Assurance Systems) in Detroit, MI. This on-site, full-time role requires deep MLS expertise, risk management, and leadership across secure architectures for sensitive information.

The candidate will lead security definitions, evaluate technologies, and mentor junior staff while aligning with NIST CSF and CMMI standards to support mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of information protection experience.
• Experience with IT risk assessments, threat analysis, and security control evaluations.
• Ability to work independently as a senior technical resource on cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Define and document security requirements for high-assurance systems and applications.
• Evaluate security technologies and products for classified or sensitive environments.
• Design and implement MLS-compliant security solutions addressing data separation and access controls.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments aligned to NIST CSF and CMMI maturity models.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and analysts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security solutions meet mission, compliance, and operational needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Job description

Eccalon is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Security Architect (MLS & High-Assurance Systems) in Detroit, MI. This on-site, full-time role requires deep MLS expertise, risk management, and leadership across secure architectures for sensitive information.

The candidate will lead security definitions, evaluate technologies, and mentor junior staff while aligning with NIST CSF and CMMI standards to support mission-critical systems.