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Security Architect

Vienna, VA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-02-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and implement secure, compliant, and scalable architectures for regulated systems and high-visibility enterprise platforms supporting government data systems.

Role type

Senior Security Architect

Builds

Secure cloud and hybrid solutions for government contracting initiatives

Domain

Federal cybersecurity, cloud security, compliance frameworks

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

NIST SP 800-53 controls, System Security Plans (SSP), risk assessment, gap analysis, vulnerability remediation, secure SDLC, IAM, encryption, network security, system hardening, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), GLBA, CCPA, FinCEN, PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC 2, ISO, FISMA, FedRAMP

Preferred skills

CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC certifications, FinTech security experience, advanced degree (Masters/PhD)

Technologies

AWS, Azure, GCP

Responsibilities

Define secure baselines for cloud and hybrid solutions; Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and compliance artifacts; Lead security compliance and architecture processes; Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability remediation planning; Collaborate with engineering teams to enforce secure-by-design principles; Manage security documentation, policies, and control evidence; Support security audits, penetration testing, and incident response planning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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