Lead Cybersecurity Architect, Zero Trust Architecture

General information

Requisition # R61417 Locations USA-FL-Doral Posting Date 06/27/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Cybersecurity Architect, Zero Trust Architecture to join our team in Doral, FL. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designs, implements, and maintains comprehensive cybersecurity architectures with a primary focus on Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).

• Leads the implementation of ZTA principles including micro-segmentation, least privilege access, and continuous verification, utilizing technologies like MFA, PAM, IGA, and SASE.

• Develops and maintains ZTA-specific security architecture diagrams and documentation, ensuring continuous monitoring and logging capabilities through UBA and SIEM.

• Applies expertise in the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) to develop, maintain, and analyze enterprise architecture artifacts, aligning with DoD policies and industry standards like Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).

• Conducts security reviews, provides expert guidance, leads security projects, and collaborates effectively with various stakeholders.

• Performs threat modeling and risk assessments, contributing to innovative security solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree..

• 12+ years of relevant experience (including 7+ years in position-specific roles)

• Holds 8570 IASAE Certification.

• Deep understanding of security architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., SABSA, NIST CSF).

• Hands-on expertise with a broad range of security technologies (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, EDR, MFA, SASE) and strong knowledge of security protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, TLS).

• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

• Experienced with architectural frameworks (e.g., UAF) and DoDAF views (OV, SV, TV), including developing and maintaining DoDAF-compliant artifacts (OVP, SVP, CV).

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.

• Relevant industry standard certifications such as Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure); Security certification (Security+, CASP, CISSP); Tool certifications (Tenable Security Center Specialist, Tanium Certified Administrator, ServiceNow Certified System Administrator).

• Advanced knowledge of SASE solutions and their integration with ZTA. Experience implementing and managing user behavior analytics (UBA) and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions for continuous monitoring in a ZTA environment.

• Experience with cloud-native ZTA implementations. Familiarity with ZTA maturity models and ability to assess and improve an organization’s ZTA posture.

• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active/current TS/SCI security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time 

• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel 

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer 

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations 

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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