Sr Solutions Architect - Cyber Operations

ecsfederal; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

U.S. Citizenship required per contract

Active Top Secret clearance with DHS E

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect – Cyber Operations to join our Arlington, VA team on a hybrid schedule. The role drives the design, implementation, and operation of advanced cyber defense solutions for federal programs, with a focus on threat detection, incident response, and mission-aligned outcomes.

The ideal candidate leads cross-functional teams, aligns operations with client goals, and shapes strategy for defensive cyber operations across CISA engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leadership in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments (threat detection and response)
• 5+ years deploying cybersecurity solutions in federal government environments
• Expert-level understanding of cyber defense frameworks and response workflows
• In-depth 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; cross-functional leadership

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Growth: lead strategy for expanding ECS cyber operations offerings for federal programs.
• Operationalize Capabilities: enable agency clients to operationalize key cyber capabilities.
• Design Integrated Solutions: oversee design and delivery of integrated cyber operations solutions.
• Innovate Cyber Operations: lead threat detection, automated response, threat hunting and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate Across Mission Spaces: coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and teams.
• Develop Strategic Artifacts: produce architectural blueprints, roadmaps, implementation plans.
• Lead Use Case & Requirements Development: define use cases, CONOPS and functional requirements.
• Engage Stakeholders: build relationships with CISA stakeholders to capture needs and adoption.

Skills

SOC leadership

Threat detection

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Red/Purple team

Automation

Federal deployment

Job description

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

Everforth ECS is seeking a strategic, innovative, and experienced Senior 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 with a track record of delivering high‑impact cyber defense services to large federal organizations. This role will shape and advance the vision and strategy for defensive cyber operations, including threat detection and analysis, incident response, threat hunt, vulnerability management, and more.

As a strategic advisor and operational leader, this individual will guide cross‑functional teams to align tactical operations and solution development with long‑term mission goals and customer needs. They will identify capability 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 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.

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

Salary Range: $180,000 - $225,000

General Description of Benefits

• U.S. Citizenship required per contract
• 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
  • Vulnerability 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 demonstrable 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