Techinical Security Architect
Washington, DC
GCyber
GCyber, a leading government IT contractor, specializes in empowering U.S. Defense and Federal agencies with cutting-edge technology solutions. We provide top-tier Infrastructure and Operations, Security and Risk Management, and Portfolio &...As the Technical Security Architect, you will
- Lead the design, integration, and testing of secure IT solutions, ensuring interoperability with existing systems and alignment with customer requirements.
- Develop and evaluate proofs of concept for new technologies, assessing integration feasibility, performance, and compliance with operational needs.
- Collaborate with system, network, and security teams across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful configuration, deployment, and governance compliance (e.g., data segregation and retention).
- Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including architecture overviews, interface specifications, and storage/retention guidelines.
- Guide or contribute to security posture improvements, driving adoption of best practices and alignment with evolving industry frameworks.
- Provide technical leadership or mentorship to security-focused personnel and teams.
- Assist in the development and review of security policies, and support executive-level briefings and written communications as needed.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- BA/BS Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (6 years additional experience may be substituted for a degree)
- DoD 8570 IAT II Certification (i.e., Security+, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
- 10+ years of experience including hands on expertise architecting and deploying cloud security solutions.
- Expert knowledge of cybersecurity and risk assessment policies and procedures.
- Understanding of Federal Records Act (FRA) and Presidential Records Act (PRA) requirements
- Experience drafting and/or supporting the development of cybersecurity policies in Federal Government environments.
Our Benefits
GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:
- 26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
- An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
- 90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
- Training and Professional Development Plans
- Commuter Benefits Plan
- Parking and Transportation Allowance
Equal Opportunity Employer
GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
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Tags: Clearance Cloud CND Compliance DoD DoDD 8570 GICSP Governance GSEC Risk assessment SSCP Top Secret TS/SCI
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