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CACI International Inc · 2 weeks ago

Senior Data Security Architect

US FL Tampa

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

CACI International Inc is seeking an experienced Data Security Architect to work on Zero Trust implementation efforts for U.S. Special Operations Command in Tampa, FL. This role involves defining the enterprise-wide data security strategy and ensuring architectural consistency across various network environments.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the Technical Authority for the Data Pillar, defining the high-level architecture for data discovery, classification, and protection across NIPR, SIPR, and Top Secret networks

Define and enforce the enterprise data taxonomy and metadata schemas (specifically adhering to NIST 8112) to standardize how "Trust Attributes" (Pedigree, Verifier, Assurance Level) are ingested and utilized for ABAC decisions

Ensure architectural consistency between the cloud-native NIPR stack (Microsoft Purview/Sentinel) and the on-premise SIPR/Top Secret stacks (BigID, Kiteworks, NetApp BlueXP), ensuring policy logic remains uniform even when tools differ

Design the integration points between the Data Pillar and the ICAM Pillar, defining the requirements for how User Attributes from SailPoint and Entra ID are consumed by Policy Decision Points (PDPs) like Kiteworks and Purview

Lead the development of System Design Documents (SDDs) and validate that all architecture aligns with the USSOCOM Zero Trust Reference Architecture and DoD 8140/8570 compliance requirements

Qualification

Zero Trust ArchitectureData Object-Level ProtectionAttribute-Based Access ControlMicrosoft PurviewBigIDCloud Security CertificationsDoD 8140 ComplianceNIST 8112 MetadataCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Must hold a current Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible

Education: MA/MS Degree. A Senior labor category typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A Senior labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field acceptable with additional experience (Master's preferred)

10+ years of experience in enterprise data security for a DoD organization. Additional years of experience may be used in place of Education requirement

Extensive experience acting as an Architect or Lead Engineer for large-scale DoD or Federal enterprise security transformations

Deep expertise in Zero Trust Architecture principles, specifically Data Object-Level Protection (DOLP) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

Proven experience designing architectures that utilize Microsoft Purview (Information Protection/DLP) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies (e.g., Kiteworks, Virtru)

Ability to design security solutions for Disconnected, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited Bandwidth (DDIL) and air-gapped environments

DoD 8140 Compliance

DoDM 8570 IAT III: e.g. CISSP-ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional) OR CISSP

Preferred

DoD 8570 Compliance: Must meet IAT Level III and IASAE II requirements

One or more Cloud/Zero Trust Architecture certifications (e.g., CCSP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect SC-100)

Experience with BigID for data discovery and NetApp BlueXP for storage-level classification

Knowledge of NIST Internal Report 8112 (Attribute Metadata) and its application to identity-centric security

Prior experience supporting USSOCOM mission requirements

Strong communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership and interface with stakeholders

Ability to lead teams in complex, multi-vendor environments

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

Founded in 1962

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees