Lead the design and evaluation of enterprise security architectures, ensuring all systems align with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and organizational cybersecurity guidelines
Serve as the primary technical liaison between enterprise architects and systems security engineers to ensure security controls are correctly allocated and implemented
Convert complex operational needs and stakeholder security interests into detailed technical requirements and functional specifications
Provide critical input to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including the development of system life-cycle support plans and operational procedures
Manage security requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle, from drafting statements of work to evaluating vendor-proposed security designs for adequacy
Perform regular security reviews and design modeling to identify architecture gaps, developing comprehensive risk management plans to address vulnerabilities
Categorize systems and define clear security boundaries, documenting the protection needs for information systems and networks
Advise senior leadership and authorized officials on design concepts, project costs and the potential adverse effects of identified vulnerabilities

10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including 5+ years in security architecture or a senior technical role
One or more of the following certifications: (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Enterprise Architect (GSEA) or GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking
Demonstrated experience architecting secure enterprise systems using Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements.
Beneficial to have: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.

Lead Security Architect

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