Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity Architect / Engineer Connected Systems

Location: McLean, VA (On-site)
Travel: Up to 10%
Clearance: Public Trust eligibility required

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect / Engineer to lead security architecture and secure-by-design efforts for connected, distributed, and cyber-physical systems. This role focuses on defining security strategies, developing system-level architectures, and ensuring evolving solutions remain secure as requirements, standards, and threats change.

< style="color: #1d2228; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important;">Role Overview

You will act as a security subject matter expert, shaping cybersecurity architectures across research, development, and deployment initiatives. The role combines technical leadership, architecture design, and hands-on security engineering in support of complex, connected systems.

< style="color: #1d2228; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important;">What You ll Do

• Define and lead secure-by-design security architectures for new and existing systems

• Develop security strategies, technical approaches, and supporting documentation

• Integrate cybersecurity risk management activities into the full system development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Assess cybersecurity risks and recommend mitigation strategies for system, network, application, and database vulnerabilities

• Design and maintain vulnerability scanning and assessment solutions

• Develop and manage security artifacts such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, SARs, and POA&Ms

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to align security with technical and operational goals

• Interface with customers, partners, and suppliers on security architecture and compliance topics

• Support security architecture across both on-premises and cloud-based environments

< style="color: #1d2228; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important;">Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field with 6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management and control frameworks

• Experience integrating security controls into system and software development lifecycles

• Experience securing IoT or connected device platforms

• Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment, remediation planning, and scanning tools

• Experience developing and maintaining security documentation and compliance artifacts

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Eligibility for a Public Trust clearance and authorization to work in the U.S.

< style="color: #1d2228; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; outline: none !important;">Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with connected, cyber-physical, or intelligent systems

• Familiarity with interoperability, networking, or communication standards

• Experience in R&D or innovation-focused environments

• Security or infrastructure certifications (e.g., Security , Network , Linux , vendor certifications)

• Experience with secure software development practices and application security architecture

• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams

• Familiarity with Agile development and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, GitLab)

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