Security Architect (Clearance Required)

TL;DR

Security Architect (Cybersecurity): Designing and assessing Zero Trust network architectures and enhancing security controls for government and industry clients with an accent on micro-segmentation, RMF, and DevSecOps. Focus on navigating complex inheritance models, ensuring CCA compliance, and implementing automated security testing.

Location: On-site support required in the NCR, Monday through Friday (Alexandria, VA).

Company

hirify.global strengthens national and homeland security by providing independent analysis and practical solutions for public institutions.

What you will do

• Design and assess Zero Trust network architectures for business systems.
• Create micro-segmentation strategies and enhance security controls (RMF steps).
• Produce Security Assessment Reports and embed security requirements into functional specifications.
• Evaluate COTS/GOTS against Zero-Trust principles and department standards.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies meeting Clinger Cohen Act (CCA) compliance and create security test plans.
• Implement DevSecOps pipelines with automated security testing and vulnerability remediation.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing Zero Trust architectures.
• 5+ years of experience architecting security solutions in IL5/IL6 environments.
• Deep understanding of government/federal Zero-Trust Architecture.
• At least two certifications from: CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP.

Nice to have

• Top Secret – TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (waterfall and Agile).
• Experience with industry cloud certifications (AWS SA-Professional, AZ-305, VMware VCIX-NV, or OCI Architect Professional).

Culture & Benefits

• Values collaboration, integrity, and initiative.
• Client-focused with a mission for public service.
• Committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.