Suitland, Maryland, United States Hybrid USD 160,000 - 175,000 Yearly

ECS Federal is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Architect

About the Role

ECS Federal is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Architect to provide a full range of cybersecurity services for a US Government civilian agency. This full-time, permanent role is based on a long-term contract in Washington DC and is focused on supporting and evolving the agency's cybersecurity architecture.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct security analysis of reference models, segment and solution architectures, and resulting mission-supporting systems.
  • Provide expert recommendations for ‘Analysis of Alternatives’ (AoA) to inform the agency technology roadmap.
  • Design enterprise and systems security throughout the SDLC, translating technology, law, and regulation into security designs.
  • Capture and develop security requirements based on system architecture, operational environments, and technology type.
  • Update the Secure Configurations Working Group (SCWG) Enterprise Secure Configuration Benchmark and Baseline to the latest industry standards.
  • Consult on the development of the cybersecurity architecture and maintain in-depth awareness of the Agency IT Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage standards and cybersecurity architecture in support of the Agency Enterprise IT Architecture.
  • Recommend requirements and integration design for enterprise technologies within the Agency environment.
  • Prepare Security Architect Report documentation including SOPs, Trend Analysis, Status Reports, Metrics, CONOPS, and Charters.
  • Ensure acquired or developed systems and architectures align with organizational cybersecurity architecture guidelines.
  • Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders.
  • Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, and design changes.

What We're Looking For

  • Appropriate background clearance.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $160,000 - $175,000

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based in Suitland, MD.

ECS Federal is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
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Job Details
Department Information Technology
Category security
Posted 2 months ago