Sr Solutions Architect - Cyber Operations

Everforth, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect – Cyber Operations to spearhead design, development, and operation of advanced cyber defense capabilities for federal programs. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, shaping strategy, and delivering architecture blueprints that meet mission needs in a hybrid Arlington, VA setting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, and demanding government

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
• Experience delivering cyber defense services to large federal environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber defense frameworks, response workflows, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Growth: Lead strategy and planning for expanding ECS’s cyber operations service offerings, with a focus on cyber defense and threat intelligence services & capabilities delivered through CISA programs and services.
• Operationalize Capabilities: Develop strategies and execution plans to enable agency clients to operationalize key capabilities to advance stakeholder cyber maturity and resilience.
• Design Integrated Solutions: Oversee the design, prototyping, and delivery of integrated cyber operations solutions, collaborating closely with ECS CISA focused teams, federal clients, and partner organizations.
• Innovate Cyber Operations: Demonstrated leadership across cyber operations, to include threat intelligence, real-time detection and automated response, threat hunting, red/purple teaming, and vulnerability management to drive unified, mission-driven cyber defense solutions.
• Collaborate Across Mission Spaces: Facilitate collaboration across all organizational levels to identify, design, and drive advancements in cyber operations and capabilities.
• Develop Strategic Artifacts: Provide technical and program leadership in developing operational strategies, architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned to evolving client needs.
• Lead Use Case & Requirements Development: Drive the creation and validation of use cases, CONOPS, functional and technical requirements, and documentation to support new and evolving cyber programs.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external CISA stakeholders to capture mission needs, resolve adoption challenges, and incorporate best practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cyber operations knowledge

Threat intelligence

Job description

Sr Solutions Architect - Cyber Operations

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Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking aSenior Solutions Architect – Cyber Operations to work in a hybrid schedule in our Arlington, VA office.

Everforth ECS is seeking a strategic, innovative, and exp erienced Senio r Solutions Architect – Cyber Operations to drive the design, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge , integrated cyber defense solutions in support of our CISA customer. This individual will play a key role in the delivery and growth of cyber defense capabilities across multiple CISA programs supporting federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure partners.

The ideal candidate is a proven cybersecurity leader witha track recordof delivering high-impact cyber defense services to large federal organizations . This role will shape and advance the vision and strategy for def ensive cyber operations, including threat detection and analysis, incident response, threat hunt, vulnerability management, and more.

As a strategic advisor and operat ional l eader, this individual will guide cross-functional teams to align tactical operations and solution development with long‑term mission goals and customer needs. They willidentifycapability gaps and propose solution improvements and integrations that increase adoption and use of modernized cyber defense approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Strategic Growth: Lead strategy and planning for expanding and enhancing ECS’s cyber operations service offerings, with a focus on cyber defense and threat intelligence services & capabilities delivered through CISA programs and services .
• Operationalize Capabilities: Develop strategies and execution plans to enable agency clients to operationalizekey capabilities to advance stakeholder cyber maturity and resilience .
• Design Integrated Solutions: Oversee the design, prototyping, and delivery of integrated cyber operations solutions, collaborating closely with ECS CISA focused teams, federal clients, and partner organizations.
• Innovate Cyber Operations: Demonstr ated leade rship across cyber operations , to include threat intelligence , real‑time detection and automated response, threat hunting, red/purple teaming, and vulnerability management to drive unified, mission‑driven cyber defense solutions.
• Collaborate Across Mission Spaces : Facilitatecollaboration across all organizational levels to identify , design, and drive advancements in cyber operations and capabilities.
• Develop Strategic Artifacts: Provide technical and program leadership in developing operational strategies, architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned to evolving client needs.
• Lead Use Case & Requirements Development: Drive the creation and validation of use cases, CONOPS, functional and technical requirements, and documentation to support new and evolving cyber programs.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external CISA stakeholders to capture mission needs, resolve adoption challenges, and incorporate best practices.

This role offers the opportunity to lead essential cyber defense efforts and influence the evolution of cybersecurity operations across critical government programs.

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS EOD/Public Trust
• 7+ years of leadership experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, including:
  • Threat detection and responsive services
  • Cyber threat intelligence
  • V urnerability management in support of cyber defense operations
  • Red and Purple team attack simulation exercises
  • Automation and orchestration to enhance SOC efficiency
• 5+ years of direct experience deploying cybersecurity solutions in federal government environments
• Expert-level understanding of cyber defense frameworks, response workflows, and tooling
• In depth and demonstra ble understanding of CISA Strategic Operations , Capabilities , and Mission
• Proven success developing actionable strategic and operational plans
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead high‑performing cross‑functional team

Desired Skills

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission‑critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high‑performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission‑driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission‑critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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