Senior Cyber Architect
Core
Design and implement secure system architectures for enterprise and mission-critical environments, supporting the full system lifecycle from requirements through sustainment.
Role type
Senior Cyber Architect
Builds
Secure system architectures, DevSecOps pipelines, and automated security compliance workflows
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Linux and Windows hardening, automation tooling (Ansible), vulnerability scanning and remediation, scripting languages, NIST framework compliance, security documentation, CI/CD integration, SAST/DAST/container scanning, incident response support
Preferred skills
DoD 8570 baseline certification (CISSP/CAP), containerization (Kubernetes/OpenShift), virtualization platforms, container security hardening, SIEM administration (ArcSight), Zero Trust architecture, air-gapped system support
Technologies
Ansible, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Linux, Windows, CI/CD, DevSecOps, ArcSight
Responsibilities
Design and implement secure system architectures for enterprise and mission-critical environments; Support Risk Management Framework activities including control implementation and ATO accreditation; Harden operating systems, applications, databases, and network devices per security baselines; Develop and maintain security documentation including SSPs and architecture diagrams; Identify security weaknesses and recommend remediation approaches; Build and maintain DevSecOps pipelines with automated security testing and compliance checks; Partner with cross-functional teams to enable secure software delivery; Support incident response, remediation work, and cyber resilience planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC