Cybersecurity Tools Architect, Senior
Key Role:
Perform large and complex tasks of subject matter expert, senior level technicians, specialists, or managers. Work individually or as a key member of a senior leadership team. Oversee and monitor performance across several disciplines, and when required, take steps to resolve issues. Provide expert guidance and direction to Government and Vendor senior level technicians and managers. Direct multiple contractor and subcontractor teams through to project completion. Develop security capability implementation solutions that mitigate risk. Serve as the principal technical advisor and subject matter expert for cyber tools architecture support services. Architect, design, develop, direct, and implement enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats, vulnerabilities, or detects when prevention fails. Architect security solutions that use layered defense and set the foundation for the critical zero trust architecture, technologies, and processes. Implement security measures that protect and enable advanced threat hunting the IC enterprise while maintaining knowledge of the life cycle of emerging threats, attack vectors and methods of adversary exploitation. Lead a team in maintaining proficiency and specialized knowledge in computer network theory and understand IT standards and Cybersecurity Tools Architectures, including the OSI model, and the methods of exploiting those standards. Support Engineering and Sustainment Tier functions, as appropriate.
Basic Qualifications:
8+ years of experience with information security or cybersecurity fields
Experience with designing or architecting comprehensive cybersecurity solutions in a large enterprise
Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks and latest trends
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber architect projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber architect projects and activities, or Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with conducting or supporting cyber architect projects and activities
DoD 8570 IASAE Level III Certification, including CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP
Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND within 30 days of start date
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with data classification standards, including controls in U.S. Government environments and classified data handling
Experience with defining security requirements, security assessments, and security recommendations using industry standards as reference models
Experience with administrator, privileged, or elevated access for cybersecurity tools
Experience with Linux or Windows Server
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, frameworks, and implementation strategies
Knowledge of Agile, ITSM, DevSecOps, and Change Management processes
Knowledge of IaC and CaC, CI and CD, AI and ML, and Secure Software Development Life Cycle concepts
Possession of excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Forrester Zero Trust Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
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