Sr. Cybersecurity Architect
$140,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Windsor Mill, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Senior Cybersecurity Architect role to advance enterprise security and privacy initiatives across emerging technologies, cyber risk management, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity readiness. Responsibilities include researching and evaluating security capabilities across emerging tech (AI/ML, encryption, cloud-native security, automation), conducting threat-informed risk analyses, supporting Proofs of Concept, attack surface analysis, and translating risk findings into actionable enterprise recommendations. Requires extensive federal cybersecurity experience, strong knowledge of NIST frameworks, and the ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution. Will develop and execute SQL queries to extract and validate risk data, support cyber operational activities, and coordinate cross-organizational security forums to enhance visibility and proactive risk mitigation. Strong communication skills to convey complex risks to non-technical stakeholders and drive Zero Trust maturation per CISA guidance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, or cyber risk management
- At least 5 years of experience supporting federal security programs; CMS or HHS experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in Zero Trust Architecture; familiarity with the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model and federal implementation strategies
- Strong experience in attack surface management, threat intelligence integration, and risk-informed security decision-making
- In-depth knowledge of Cyber Risk Management frameworks, including NIST RMF and NIST CSF
- Proven experience conducting threat, vulnerability, and impact assessments and translating findings into actionable enterprise-level recommendations
- Demonstrated experience performing security architecture reviews and supporting system integration
- Proficiency in SQL for developing and executing complex queries against enterprise cybersecurity data sources
- Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar)
- Strong analytical, documentation, and executive-level reporting skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience leveraging federal cybersecurity data platforms and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, SDL) preferred
- Ability to manage multiple operational workstreams and strategic initiatives concurrently in a dynamic federal environment
- One or more of the following relevant industry certifications required, such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS or Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent cloud and security architecture certifications
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