Security Architect with Security Clearance

Required Security Clearance: Top Secret City: Washington State/Territory: District of Columbia Travel: None Potential for Teleworking: No Schedule: Full Time DoD 8570 IAT Requirement: IAT III (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH) DoD 8570 IAM Requirement: None DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement: None DoD CSSP Requirement: None Seeking a Zero Trust Security Architect to support our federal government client. The ideal candidate should be an innovator and problem-solver, and an expert when it comes to protecting on-prem and cloud-based systems. Qualified candidates will have a solid background configuring and deploying a broad array of security tools; experience designing security solutions leveraging knowledge of infrastructure, trusted applications, continuous monitoring proper implementation of security appliances and virtual machines. A strong understanding of who or what is connecting to the network and how to properly implement security frameworks such as Access Control and Zero Trust a must. Job Description * Design, integrate and configure cyber security and network monitoring tools * Identify system security requirements for external and internal facing web applications, networks, operating systems and cloud environment * Ensure the secure design, architecture, installation, configuration, hardening, and remediation for software applications to protect Agencies'' sensitive information * Develop strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach * Advocate for technology insertion, that improves current inefficiencies * Support clients with data protection, IoT, and overarching cloud capabilities * Implement core and cloud infrastructure security to manage risks and exposure * Perform cyber reconnaissance to illuminate a potential attack surface area * Provide threat and vulnerability management to federal clients and teams * Analyze tactical network architectures and topologies to assess security risks * Interface with the client and work with a team of about 4-6 practitioners in conducting assessments and executing follow on actions * Act as a SME for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) cybersecurity initiatives. Job Requirements * Bachelor''s degree and 10+ years of directly related experience or Masters degree and 8+ years of experience; will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree * Hands on experience with common, enterprise grade network security & SIEM technologies such as Zscaler, Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Microsoft, Splunk, ELK etc. * Familiarity with federal government environments and standards * Hands-on experience with one or more of the following vendors: Zscaler, Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, MobileIron, AirWatch Microsoft, Stealth, Illumio, Viptela, Velocloud, 128Technologies * Cloud expertise including AWS and/or Azure * Knowledge of Linux and Windows OS and REST APIs * Ability to setup Windows and Linux VMs and configure and install software in a lab environment * Direct architectural experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise IT systems preferred * Knowledge of VMWare infrastructure preferred * Understanding of federal security requirements for encryption a plus * DoD 8570 IAT III certification such as CISSP, CISA, GCIH, CASP, GHED, CCNP Security * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong problem solving and collaboration skills a must Our Pay & Benefits Include Compensation * Above Market Pay * Up to $10,000 for Referral Bonuses * Additional Bonuses for Exceptional Performance and Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth Health * 100% Paid Premiums for Health Insurance. Choose from over 60 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst BCBS, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans with Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options. * 100% Paid Premiums for Dental Insurance * 100% Paid Premiums for Vision Insurance Income Protection * 100% Paid Premiums for Short-Term Disability * 100% Paid Premiums for Long-Term Disability * 100% Paid Premiums for Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 100% Paid Premiums for Basic Term Life Insurance Retirement * 8% Company Contribution to 401k with Immediate Vesting of Contributions and Pre-Tax and Roth Options Leave * Up to 25 Days of Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) * 11 Days of Paid Floating Holidays Work-Life Balance * Flexible Work Schedules including Flex Time and Compressed Work Period * Remote Work including Partial or Fully Remote.

Created: 2025-11-01