NTG · 21 hours ago
Senior Cybersecurity Architect
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNTG is supporting the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for designing and implementing secure cybersecurity architectures to protect enterprise systems and data, while also leading technical initiatives and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Cloud ComputingConsultingInfrastructure
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture frameworks, standards, and reference blueprints
Design and implement security architectures for cloud, on premise, and hybrid infrastructures
Evaluate, recommend, and validate security technologies, tools, and platforms
Review architectural diagrams, models, and documentation with emphasis on security controls and data flows
Lead proof of concept initiatives and prototypes for security design validation
Architect secure solutions across data protection, network security, endpoint security, IAM, and application security
Conduct threat modeling to identify vulnerabilities and design mitigations
Evaluate security risks through comprehensive risk assessments
Develop strategies to reduce likelihood and impact of identified threats
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and development staff
Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture, emerging technologies, and best practices
Guide security integration across all phases of the SDLC
Promote adoption of modern security technologies and architectural patterns
Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and STIG requirements
Coordinate with compliance and audit teams to support security assessments
Support incident response activities by providing architectural expertise
Review root cause analysis and recommend technical or architectural corrective actions
Work with IT operations, development, and business stakeholders to align cybersecurity goals
Communicate complex architectural decisions to both technical and non technical audiences
Participate in architecture review boards and governance processes
Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends
Identify opportunities to strengthen enterprise cybersecurity maturity
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess an active Secret security clearance
8+ years of general full time work experience (may be reduced with advanced education)
6+ years of direct experience in cybersecurity architecture
2+ years in a leadership or management role
Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise security architectures
Deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
Hands on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, Elastic Security SIEM, ACAS vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security platforms
Experience with cloud security architecture (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Experience implementing Zero Trust principles across IT environments
Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and related compliance frameworks
Preferred
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Experience with threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD)
Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
Familiarity with DevSecOps, security automation, and orchestration
Company
NTG
NTG is an IT consultancy that provides network infrastructure, cloud computing, cyber-security and applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William Behee
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