INNOVIM · 9 hours ago
Senior Cybersecurity Architect - DOD
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expINNOVIM is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing robust cybersecurity architectures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints
Design and implement security architectures for various systems and environments, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructures
Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools to support the organization's cybersecurity posture
Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and models, focusing on security controls and data flow
Lead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate security architectural designs
Architect and design secure solutions for data protection, network security, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and application security
Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications
Perform risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and impact of potential security threats
Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified security risks
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other security professionals, including security engineers, analysts, and developers
Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture best practices and emerging security technologies
Collaborate with project teams to ensure that security is integrated into all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
Drive the adoption of new security technologies and architectural patterns within the organization
Ensure the cybersecurity architecture complies with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and Security Technical Implementation Guides)
Work with compliance teams to conduct security audits and assessments
Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing technical expertise and guidance
Review security incident analysis reports of root causes and determine the need for architectural or technical corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and business units, to ensure alignment of security goals
Communicate security architectural designs and decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Actively participate in architecture review boards and other governance processes
Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity architecture
Qualification
Required
Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience. May be reduced with the completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, years of direct experience in cybersecurity architecture
Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures
Must have a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
Must have experience with a variety of security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Elastic Security SIEM, ACAS vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions
Must have experience with cloud security architecture and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Must have experience implementing Zero Trust principles across an IT Services environment
Must have a strong understanding of cybersecurity architecture principles and best practices
Must have knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001)
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Have 1, or more, industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Have experience with threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD)
Have experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
Have experience with DevSecOps principles and practices
Have experience with security automation and orchestration
Benefits
Comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs
Life insurance
Matching 401k contribution
Educational/Training support
Company
INNOVIM
INNOVIM is a defense & space company offering IT, Science and Engineering applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shahin Samadi, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and CTO
Marianna Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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