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+ Design, develop, and implement robust cybersecurity architectures that protect the organization's assets, data, and systems

+ Provide technical expertise and guidance, ensuring that security principles are embedded into all layers of the IT infrastructure

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and architecture aligned with business objectives, threat landscape, and compliance requirements

+ Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints

+ Design and implement security architectures for various systems and environments, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructures

+ Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools to support the organization's cybersecurity posture

+ Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and models, focusing on security controls and data flow

+ Lead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate security architectural designs

+ Architect and design secure solutions for data protection, network security, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and application security

+ Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications

+ Perform risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and impact of potential security threats

+ Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified security risks

+ Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other security professionals, including security engineers, analysts, and developers

+ Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture best practices and emerging security technologies

+ Collaborate with project teams to ensure that security is integrated into all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC)

+ Drive the adoption of new security technologies and architectural patterns within the organization

+ Ensure the cybersecurity architecture complies with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and Security Technical Implementation Guides)

+ Work with compliance teams to conduct security audits and assessments

+ Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing technical expertise and guidance

+ Review security incident analysis reports of root causes and determine the need for architectural or technical corrective actions

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and business units, to ensure alignment of security goals

+ Communicate security architectural designs and decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

+ Actively participate in architecture review boards and other governance processes

+ Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends

+ Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity architecture

+ Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred

+ CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security preferred

Experience:

+ 6+ years of direct experience in the area of Cybersecurity

+ 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role

+ Proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures required

+ Demonstrable understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices

+ Experience with a variety of security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Elastic Security SIEM, ACAS vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions required

+ Experience with cloud security architecture and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) required

+ Experience implementing Zero Trust principles across an IT Services environment required

+ Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) required

Security:

+ Must be a US citizen

+ Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

+ Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

+ Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

+ Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

+ Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

+ Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

+ Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

+ Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

+ Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

+ Short Term & Long Term Disability

+ Training & Development

+ Wellness Resources

Salary: $160,000.00 - 195,000.00

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.