Key Responsibilities:

• Security Architecture Design: Design and implement security solutions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems in compliance with government regulations and standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIGs).
• Risk Assessment: Identify threats and vulnerabilities related to systems, networks, and applications, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Compliance Management: Ensure systems and processes align with DoD policies, federal regulations, and agency-specific security requirements.
• System Hardening: Perform system hardening activities, including configuring devices, removing unnecessary services, and applying patches according to DISA STIG guidelines.
• Incident Response: Lead efforts to respond to cybersecurity incidents by investigating, analyzing, and documenting security breaches.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Oversee real-time monitoring processes, analyze alerts, and prepare security reports to share with senior management or government agencies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, IT, and program management teams to integrate security into project lifecycles and provide guidance on best practices for safeguarding classified and sensitive information.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system security plans (SSPs), risk matrixes, and assessment/evaluation reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in systems security architecture or engineering, ideally within a government or DoD environment.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or CAP.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST) and standards, RMF, DISA STIGs, and system accreditation processes.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in network security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, secure coding practices, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with government contracting and DoD security program management.
• Familiarity with scripting, automation tools, and secure system integration techniques.
• Understanding of cloud security in classified environments.

Additional Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills to identify cybersecurity risks and solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with internal teams and external government agencies.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and handle sensitive information securely.