Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI is seeking a Cybersecurity Network Architect SME with expertise in Zero-Trust architectures, Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), and advanced Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes to deliver secure, innovative solutions for mission-critical systems.

This position requires strategic leadership and technical expertise to deliver secure and scalable solutions that address emergent challenges in cybersecurity, mission assurance, and cross-domain collaboration for DoD operations.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership:

Lead the design and implementation of Mission-Focused Assessment and Authorization (MFAA) strategies to mitigate risk and align security controls with mission assurance priorities.
Architect and sustain Multi-Level Security (MLS) systems to ensure secure data access and dynamic handling of information across classification levels.
Implement and oversee Zero-Trust cybersecurity frameworks, enabling enhanced data protection, network security, and operational resiliency.
Drive technical solutions for Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) to enable secure data exchange and interoperability in multi-domain environments.
Establish RMF compliance processes to ensure security standards align with DoD directives and support lifecycle system validation.

Systems Integration and Architecture Development:

Develop secure and scalable system architectures tailored to MLS environments, addressing operational challenges, vulnerabilities, and mission-specific requirements.
Integrate advanced tools, such as dashboards and analytics frameworks, to track cybersecurity risks and reinforce operational decision-making.
Lead Purple Team operations, leveraging both offensive and defensive strategies to identify vulnerabilities and optimize system resilience.
Design secure cross-domain environments that facilitate operational data exchange across classifications while meeting stringent security standards.

Mission Assurance and Collaboration:

Align cybersecurity solutions with DoD mission assurance objectives, optimizing operational frameworks for critical programs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate cyber solutions, risk management strategies, and threat response initiatives.
Interface with stakeholders to provide actionable insights and recommendations on secure architecture designs and mission-specific capabilities.

Proposal Development and Training:

Provide cybersecurity expertise for business development efforts, contributing differentiated insights for proposals and customer engagements.
Develop workforce training strategies to align cybersecurity goals with evolving mission requirements and organizational growth.
Mentor junior engineers while driving standardization and continuity across processes for efficient operations and effective communication.

Required Skills:

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, RMF compliance, Zero-Trust architectures, and cross-domain solutions.
Expertise in designing Multi-Level Security (MLS) architectures and implementing mission-focused cybersecurity solutions.
Strong understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and their application in multi-domain operational environments.
Advanced knowledge of Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and Zero-Trust methodologies for network security and secure data sharing.
Hands-on experience with Purple Team operations, incorporating both offense and defense strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities and improve system resilience.
Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities to drive collaboration across technical teams and organizational leadership.

Desired Skills:

Familiarity with compliance frameworks, such as FedRAMP, RMF, ISO9001, and Zero-Trust models.
Experience developing dynamic dashboards for cyber risk tracking and operational metrics.
Proven ability to scope cybersecurity strategies for proposals and business development efforts.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, or IT Systems preferred.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field required.
Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Location:

Flexible, with priority posting in Ohio (OH), Virginia (VA), and Alabama (AL).

Clearance Requirements:

Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required. Due to clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

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