Ardent Principles is currently looking to hire a Cybersecurity Architect on a full time, permanent basis. This position will be performed in McLean, VA and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance. Active Secret clearance nice to have.

Title: Cybersecurity Architect

Location: McLean, VA

Overview:

Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to a system architecture, but you actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. What if you could use your cyber engineering skills to design and build secure systems for the government? We’re looking for an architect who can create solutions for the government that will stand up to even the most advanced cyber threats.

As a Cybersecurity Architect on our project, you’ll lead the architecture and design efforts of innovative cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks. You’ll coordinate with a dynamic team of thought leaders and experts to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solution, so you’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. This is a chance to make a difference in the security of the government.

Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by leading cybersecurity technologies and domains, including IoT and Cloud security, Automation and Orchestration (A&O), identify and access management, and machine learning. Join our team, as we tackle cybersecurity challenges and shape opportunities to implement solutions and service offerings leveraging investments and proven capabilities.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience with IT operations or Cybersecurity
5+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
7+ years of professional information technology experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field desired – OR – equivalent years of relevant work experience
Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
Experience with leading product selection initiatives in areas including A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identify and access management, or network access control
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance

Nice to Have:

Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Information Security Certifications, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certifications

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