Sr. Solutions Architect III - Cyber

Eliassen Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with match

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect III – Cyber for an on-site role in Washington, DC. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cybersecurity solutions across multiple domains, leading the SIEM and SOC initiatives in support of federal frameworks.

The role requires a TS/SCI-grade clearance, 10+ years in cybersecurity with strong log analytics, DoD 8140-aligned certifications, and stellar communication with diverse stakeholders. W2, full-time, comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS//SCI or SCI-eligible clearance.
• 10+ years as cybersecurity engineer with SOC and cross-domain solution expertise.
• Expert in SIEM implementation, log queries, and analytics.
• Experience mapping controls to NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP.
• Network and infrastructure control experience across IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR/SIPR/JWICS.
• Strong knowledge of protocols, OS, and infrastructure components.
• Incident response, forensics, and security automation expertise.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent meeting DoD 8140 requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cybersecurity solutions across domains.
• Lead the stand-up and integration of a Security Operations Center and its tools.
• Engineer security controls and continuous monitoring aligned to federal frameworks.
• Implement and integrate SIEM; create queries and analyze logs for anomalies.
• Design controls for networks and infrastructure across IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR/SIPR/JWICS.
• Automate security workflows to improve efficiency and response.
• Drive incident response and forensic analysis to contain threats.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate architecture, risks, and plans.

Skills

SOC design

Security monitoring

Incident response

Cross-domain solutions

Security controls

Federal frameworks

SIEM expertise

DoD 8140 / CISSP

Clearance coordination

Education

CISSP or equivalent certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

SIEM tools

NIPR/SIPR/JWICS environments

Job description

Job Description

On-site in Washington, DC

Our client seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect III – Cyber to design, implement, and manage scalable cybersecurity solutions across multiple domains. You will lead the implementation of a Security Operations Center and integrate its tools while engineering controls aligned to federal frameworks. You will apply deep SOC, CDS, and automation expertise to improve detection, response, and continuous monitoring in classified environments.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, the applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $185,000 - $240,000/ yr. w2

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cybersecurity solutions across multiple domains.
• Lead the design, stand-up, and integration of a Security Operations Center and its tools.
• Engineer and implement security controls and continuous monitoring solutions aligned to federal frameworks.
• Implement and integrate SIEM and related security tools, create queries, and analyze aggregated logs to detect anomalies and risks.
• Design and implement controls for networks and infrastructure services across IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
• Automate security workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, and threat response.
• Drive incident response processes and forensic analysis to contain and eradicate threats.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate architecture, risks, and remediation plans.

Experience Requirements

• Active TS//SCI or SCI-eligible clearance.
• At least 10 years as a cybersecurity engineer with specialization in SOCs, Cross Domain Solutions, and security control implementations with continuous monitoring and auditing.
• Expert-level experience engineering and implementing SIEM and related security tools, with strong log query and analysis skills.
• Strong experience implementing controls mapped to NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Demonstrated experience implementing controls for network and infrastructure services across IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Expert proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis.
• Experience with security automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and response.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification meeting DoD 8140 requirements.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Education Requirements

• CISSP or equivalent certification meeting DoD 8140 requirements.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.