GuidePoint Security · 12 hours ago
Cyber Security Architect (Federal)
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The Cyber Architect will serve as the technical advisor and subject matter expert for aligning security posture with the agency’s core mission, focusing on securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical advisor and subject matter expert for aligning security posture with the agency’s core mission
Assess current technical state and articulate a clear vision for a sustainable security future to executive stakeholders
Coordinate with internal teams and industry partners to develop and implement innovative security solutions to complex problems
Understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero trust technologies and processes
Understand the lifecycle of network threats, attack vectors and methods of exploitation to include methodologies around MITRE ATT&CK and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Provide daily direction and manage a fast pace, high ops tempo environment
Communicate customers’ requirements needed to secure, protect, and defend an enterprise network environment
Mentor junior team members
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
5+ years of experience with enterprise IT engineering or cybersecurity programs
3+ years of experience leading modernization or transformation workstream for one or more of the following - Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Protection, multi-cloud, A&O, and Zero Trust initiatives
2+ years of experience leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
Experience architecting solution roadmaps and capabilities in alignment with industry standards NIST SP800-37, SP800-53, SP800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
Experience leading alternatives analysis and product selection including A&O, AI, Threat Detection, NGFW, IDS/IPS, CAASM, Vuln Mgt, Analytics, secure DevOps, identify and access management
Proven ability to guide and advise senior leaders (CISO, CIO) to build and execute cybersecurity maturation
Ability to author technical documentation, reference models, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
Possession of a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, as well as an IASAE Level I certification (Security+ or CISSP fulfills both)
Must obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND) prior to start date
Preferred
Experience in a cybersecurity engineering or operations leadership role
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Strong familiarity with the capabilities and architectural roles of key cybersecurity technologies (e.g., Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, DLP) to guide decisions on tool selection, integration, and maturation
Experience with innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O/SOAR, AI/ML, ZT, multi-cloud
Experience with designing secure solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, to include analysis of cross-domain data flows, resource sizing, and RBAC policies
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Experience delivering solutions in accordance with Agile, ITSM, ITIL, and SELC best practices
Benefits
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option
Company
GuidePoint Security
GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Audax Private Equity
2023-10-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Michael Volk
Chairman & CEO
J
Joe Leonard
CTO & VP Security Strategy
Recent News
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