Cybersecurity Architect, Lead (DoD)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Architect, Lead (DoD): Designing and implementing secure system architectures for defense clients with an accent on hardening systems, reducing attack surfaces, and balancing security with mission needs. Focus on leading teams in RMF assessments, automating security controls, and optimizing DevSecOps pipelines for GovCloud IL4+ workloads.

Location: Tampa, FL; Lorton, VA; McLean, VA. Remote with occasions required in person at Booz Allen or customer facilities.

Salary: $112,800 - $257,000 (annualized USD)

Company

Defense consulting firm protecting critical infrastructure through advanced cybersecurity solutions.

What you will do

• Coordinate with government groups, contractors, and program offices to translate IT needs into secure solutions.
• Lead network design with security focus, providing alternatives and customizing for mission balance.
• Investigate new techniques, implement security controls under RMF for A&A processes.
• Review assessment reports, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies including POA&Ms.
• Automate security across AWS, Azure, VMware, and DevSecOps pipelines with tools like JFrog, Xray, SonarQube.
• Support FedRAMP and DoD standards in highly regulated environments.

Requirements

• 10+ years leading security controls implementation and teams under RMF for DoD systems
• 10+ years reviewing reports, identifying risks, and mitigation strategies
• 8+ years programming/automation in Python, Rust, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
• 5+ years security leadership in GovCloud DoD IL4+ workloads
• 5+ years automating controls in AWS, Azure, VMware
• 3+ years leading DevSecOps pipelines with JFrog, Xray, SonarQube
• Knowledge of FedRAMP A&A, SSPs, DoD 8570 IAM III/CISM/CISSP
• Bachelor's in IT/CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity + Top Secret clearance required

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ECMA cARMY, NETCOM policies
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's/Doctorate in CS/Cybersecurity/IT
• Offensive Security/PenTest+/OSCP certs
• AWS/Azure/GCP certifications

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, retirement benefits, paid leave.
• Professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care.
• Recognition awards for performance and values.
• People-first culture prioritizing collaboration, cameras on in virtual meetings.