Senior Zero Trust Cybersecurity Architect (On-Site)

DAn Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DAn Solutions is actively seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead enterprise cybersecurity architecture for federal networks and mission-critical environments. The role emphasizes Zero Trust, security strategy, and architecting solutions aligned with DoD and NIST frameworks.

You will work with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into secure engineering outcomes, guide roadmaps, and mentor cybersecurity engineers. On-site work is required in Reston, VA / DC area.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• 5+ years leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations.
• Experience architecting Zero Trust solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture.
• Experience leading cybersecurity product-selection and technology-evaluation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of enterprise cybersecurity solutions and service offerings.
• Develop and implement security solutions aligned with enterprise cybersecurity strategies and mission requirements.
• Architect Zero Trust solutions and roadmaps in line with DoD/NIST standards.
• Lead network and systems architecture focused on hardening and reducing attack surfaces.
• Translate objectives into engineering outcomes and provide technology guidance to teams.
• Evaluate security technologies and recommend tools, architectures and implementations.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Zero Trust

Security architecture

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 8 years

Master's Degree + 6 years

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

DAn Solutions is actively seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead enterprise cybersecurity architecture for federal networks and mission-critical environments. The role emphasizes Zero Trust, security strategy, and architecting solutions aligned with DoD and NIST frameworks.

You will work with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into secure engineering outcomes, guide roadmaps, and mentor cybersecurity engineers. On-site work is required in Reston, VA / DC area.