Cybersecurity Architect (DoD)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Architect (DoD): Leading the development and evolution of enterprise security architecture for mission-critical systems with an accent on cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps integration, and regulatory compliance. Focus on designing secure patterns, performing threat modeling, and embedding security into CI/CD pipelines to ensure system resilience.

Location: Must be based in Springfield, VA (Hybrid)

Salary: $150,000–$185,000

Company

hirify.global builds mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Lead the development of enterprise security architecture across network, cloud, endpoint, and data domains.
• Define security standards, reference architectures, and implementation guidance for complex systems.
• Evaluate and architect secure solutions for AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Perform threat modeling, architectural risk assessments, and design reviews to recommend mitigations.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Mentor engineering staff and provide guidance on security best practices across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required (interim OK).
• US Citizenship required.
• Deep technical expertise in security architecture and risk assessment.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid infrastructure.
• Ability to create and maintain security documentation and diagrams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.