Cybersecurity Architect
$86,800–$198,000 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Lead the sustainment, optimization, security, and lifecycle management of complex, mission-critical networks supporting government mission systems. Serve as the primary technical authority for ensuring high availability, secure data transport, and resilient communication paths across the portfolio. Conduct assessments of the current security posture, recommend mitigation strategies, and partner with cyber personnel to track and remediate vulnerabilities. Advise chief engineers to embed critical security modifications and architectural upgrades into strategic roadmaps with clear deployment pathways. Ensure vital cybersecurity requirements are accurately prioritized and captured in government funding requests while acting as the senior architectural authority for government customers.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity engineer supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including space, ground, or hardware systems
- Experience providing input to the Risk Management Framework process and documentation
- Experience executing architecture focused on Cyber Risk Assessments or performing technical analysis of cybersecurity architectures
- Experience developing threat scenarios to support Cyber Tabletop (CTT) exercises
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
- Ability to brief senior leaders and translate technical requirements to non-technical audiences
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- DoD 8140 Intermediate Certification such as Security+, GSEC, or CSSLP Certification
- TS/SCI clearance
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- Top Secret clearance is required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with space-based remote sensing systems or ground satellite operations centers
- Experience developing system security Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and defining baseline system security requirements
- Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related technical field preferred
- Master's degree in Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, Information Security, or related technical field a plus
- DoD 8140 Advanced Certification such as CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, GDSA, or CCNP Certification
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