What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. IT Systems Solutions Architect position at Pivot Path Solutions?
Location: Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005
Clearance: Active Secret
Position overview
Pivot Path Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect / Contract Manager to lead cybersecurity engineering and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support for the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center. This position combines technical leadership with responsibility for daily contract performance, Government coordination, and delivery of cybersecurity documentation and services.
Responsibilities
- Lead RMF planning, execution, lifecycle reporting, and activities needed to establish and maintain system Authorities to Operate (ATOs).
- Guide system categorization, security-control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization support, and continuous monitoring.
- Provide architectural support for network expansion, cloud/enclave requirements, emerging technologies, and migration of existing capabilities.
- Review proposed hardware and software changes for security, performance, and interoperability impacts.
- Oversee configuration-management reviews, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and vulnerability-management activities.
- Manage daily contract delivery, coordinate with Government stakeholders, and ensure accurate and timely technical documentation.
- Current CISSP certification.
- At least 10 years of experience managing RMF lifecycle reporting.
- At least 5 years addressing progressive requirements for network expansion and cloud/enclaves.
- Demonstrated expertise in DoD RMF policies and practices, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, NIST special publications, and FISMA compliance.
- Previous experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple platforms in unclassified and classified environments, including Secret-level environments.
- Active Secret clearance at bid submission, with the ability to maintain the required clearance and assigned SIPRNet access.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to meet applicable DoD and Army cybersecurity workforce requirements at contract award and maintain required certifications and training.
What We Offer:
Pivot Path Solutions strives to attract, motivate, and retain the best people in the industry. Our benefits package reflects our continued commitment to our employees by prioritizing the health and well-being of each member. The Company offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous Contribution on Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
- 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Healthcare Flexible Saving Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
U.S. Citizenship is required, and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to background investigation including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.