Echelon Services, LLC · 1 day ago
Cybersecurity Architect
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEchelon Services, LLC is a company focused on providing innovative cybersecurity solutions, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to design and maintain Zero Trust architecture and strategy. The role involves implementing security measures, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security posture across the organization.
AppsCyber SecurityData Center AutomationData Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and maintain the overall Zero Trust architecture, create roadmaps, and document architectural rules aligned with IC Enterprise Architectures and evolving threat landscape
Design and implement PostgreSQL and AnzoGraph database environments, including schema design, data modeling, performance tuning, and query optimization
Identify and evaluate Zero Trust enabling technologies, solutions, and frameworks (i.e., micro-segmentation, identity governance, multi-factor authentication, data loss prevention)
Collaborate with stakeholders across the IC to ensure interoperability and alignment of Zero Trust implementations
Develop mitigation strategies and remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities and achieve Zero Trust maturity
Champion the adoption of Zero Trust principles, ensuring seamless integration with existing IC infrastructure and alignment with national security objectives
Conduct risk assessments, critical path analysis, threat modeling, and security architecture reviews to identify vulnerabilities and gaps in existing security controls
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, implementation guides, Zero Trust playbooks, and standard operating procedures
Automate security tasks and processes using scripting languages and automation tools to improve efficiency and reduce human error
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security engineers, system administrators, and other IT professionals on Zero Trust best practices
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbook development and incident response automation
Define and enforce security policies, access controls, and requirements based on Zero Trust principles and directives
Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations, standards, and policies, including FISMA, NIST guidelines, and IC directives
Participate in security audits and assessments to verify the effectiveness of Zero Trust security controls
Develop and maintain security metrics to track progress towards Zero Trust maturity
Contribute to the development of security awareness training programs to educate users on Zero Trust principles and best practices
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with CI poly is REQUIRED
Education: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and operations
IAT Level II (CISSP, Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CCSP, SABSA, etc.)
Proven expertise with NIST, CISA, and federal Zero Trust Architecture models
Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-level security architecture projects in complex environments
Strong understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and operating systems
Experience with cloud security architecture and implementations (i.e., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with identity, credentialing, and access management (ICAM) solutions and technologies
Experience with data loss prevention (DLP) solutions and technologies
Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting techniques
Experience working in a highly classified environment
Company
Echelon Services, LLC
Echelon Services provides cutting-edge technology consulting services to federal agencies and industry partners that modernize, secure and fundamentally transform how the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Ongies
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)/General Manager
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