Valiant Solutions · 13 hours ago
Lead Security Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expValiant Solutions is seeking a Lead Security Architect to join their rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team. This role provides senior-level architectural leadership for the modernization and integration of continuous monitoring capabilities supporting government clients’ enterprise cybersecurity programs.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise technical architecture for continuous monitoring, including data structures, analytics capabilities, automation pathways, dashboards, and interconnection of security tools
Architect and guide development of data pipelines and ETL processes using APIs, cloud-native services, and automation frameworks to ingest, normalize, and validate ISCM data from multiple systems and data repositories
Design and oversee implementation of advanced dashboards that provide real-time visibility into asset inventories, NIST control monitoring, vulnerability posture, compliance trends, BOD directives, OSCAL-related data, and other key risk indicators
Integrate AI/ML capabilities into ISCM operations to support rapid data search, pattern detection, anomaly identification, enhancement of ongoing authorization data, and improved automation of control monitoring
Lead development and deployment of continuous monitoring methodologies aligned with NIST 800-137, leveraging automation and analytics to support risk-based, near-real-time decision making
Ensure robust architectural integration across COTS, SaaS, cloud services, CDM layers, vulnerability tools, asset repositories, GRC systems, and other cybersecurity platforms
Support ongoing authorization by providing architecture and data pipelines that map system data to OSCAL artifacts, enable automated inheritance/reciprocity, and improve visibility into control effectiveness
Guide performance, scalability, and reliability engineering for ISCM infrastructure, including server optimization, capacity planning, and continuity of operations
Lead Security Architectural reviews of ISCM engineering outputs, data quality processes, SOPs, and governance updates, identifying improvements and ensuring cohesive enterprise alignment
Support audit readiness, corrective action planning, and program maturity advancement through high-quality analytics and architectural oversight
Provide transition planning to ensure seamless transfer of ISCM architectural artifacts, dashboards, data models, automation workflows, and documentation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture, continuous monitoring engineering, cybersecurity analytics, or federal security modernization programs
Bachelor's degree in a related field
U.S. Citizenship to obtain the clearance to work
Demonstrated success architecting data analytics dashboards for security operations, continuous monitoring, and control visibility
Extensive experience developing interconnected security tooling ecosystems, including API-driven integrations across asset management, vulnerability scanning, EDR, cloud platforms, GRC systems, CDM datasets, and other enterprise cybersecurity tools
Strong mastery of data engineering techniques (APIs, SQL, Python, ETL, automation pipelines, data normalization, metadata management) applied to large-scale security datasets
Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, NIST 800-137, NIST 800-37, OSCAL, and federal continuous monitoring practices
Experience supporting ongoing authorization, control monitoring automation, and continuous risk evaluation for federal systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with system owners, ISSOs, engineering teams, and leadership stakeholders
Experience with AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud architectures supporting ISCM data processing and analytics
Preferred
Experience advancing organizations to 'Managed and Measurable' or 'Optimized' FISMA ISCM maturity
Microsoft Power BI and Splunk Experience
Experience with CDM Layer A/B data analysis and integration
Experience with Python-based automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or cloud-native automation tools (Logic Apps, Data Factory, Fabric)
Experience architecting AI-enabled capabilities supporting data search, anomaly detection, risk analysis, and automated control monitoring
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications
Benefits
Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses
Company
Valiant Solutions
Valiant Solutions, LCC stands out as a premier provider of Cybersecurity and IT services aiding the Federal Government in staying ahead of complex information security challenges.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bluestone Investment Partners
2024-12-18Private Equity
Leadership Team
Matt Raydo
President & CEO
Kristi Grigg
Chief Financial Officer
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