Senior Architecture Analyst

Description

MBL Technologies, Inc. offers a diverse set of management and technology consulting services to Federal government and commercial markets. Our solutions are tailored to support each client’s mission, accounting for their unique needs and operating environments to ensure success. We bring the right people, capabilities, and expertise together to assist our clients with enabling their mission. Together our individual differences drive successful business results.

If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran, or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or spouse of an active military service member, we encourage you to apply. Please visit our webpage for information on our policies and benefits for the military and veteran community. 

Why Work With Us?

• We trust, empower, and believe in our employees to soar to their fullest potential! 
• We offer a robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, Accident, Life, Hospital Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401K match, professional development stipend, etc.).
• We love to have fun and give back to the community. Community Service and Employee Engagement events are atop our calendar events!
• We genuinely like each other and champion everyone to achieve their own greatness! 

MBL Technologies is hiring an experienced Senior Architecture Analyst to join our team in support of a federal agency. The individual is responsible for designing secure systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and leading efforts to protect the agency's information assets. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, federal regulations, and advanced security frameworks, with a proven track record in strategic security planning and implementation.

This role is contingent upon award of contract.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of comprehensive cybersecurity architectures to protect the agency’s IT infrastructure and data. 
• Create detailed security architecture documentation, including network diagrams, control frameworks, and system configurations. 
• Develop and maintain the agency’s cybersecurity strategy, aligning it with mission objectives and federal regulations (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP). 
• Define security policies, standards, and procedures, and ensure their integration across all systems and applications. 
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments to identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Implement security monitoring processes and tools to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents. 
• Work with IT and engineering teams to integrate security solutions into new and existing systems, applications, and networks. 
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the agency's cyber security posture. 
• Ensure all systems and architectures comply with federal standards and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, FIPS, and other relevant guidelines. 
• Communicate complex security concepts to senior leadership, stakeholders, and technical teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. 
• Lead cross-functional security projects, providing expertise in secure design and architecture. 
• Perform other official administrative tasks as assigned in support of the federal agency. 

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in a federal agency cyber security environment, with at least [3-5] years as a senior architect or analyst.
• Possess and maintain a cybersecurity-focused certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements, including FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, and related frameworks. 
• Expertise in cyber security architecture methodologies, threat modeling, and risk management practices. 
• Proficiency in cyber security tools and technologies, including IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls, encryption, IAM, and cloud security controls. 
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and cloud security architecture. 
• Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies. 
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience guiding cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Prior experience working with Veterans Affairs preferred.