Cyber Security Architect

Trilogy Federal provides financial management, information technology (IT) consulting, program management services, and strategic consulting to federal agencies. Trilogy has an extensive history helping federal clients achieve their most ambitious business modernization and optimization goals with the ability to deliver targeted subject matter expertise and full life cycle support.
Trilogy Federal is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA. The ideal candidate will be an expert in cybersecurity architecture and engineering, with a proven ability to design secure, resilient IT systems in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional to join our team, architecting security solutions for VA corporate IT systems, including legacy applications and DevSecOps-driven initiatives. 
The selected Cyber Security Architect must hold both an active CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional) certification and a CISSP-ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional) certification. This position will focus on designing and implementing security architectures that align with VA’s Veteran-focused Integration Process (VIP) Lean-Agile framework, ensuring compliance with stringent federal security standards and safeguarding VA data and operations. Please note this position is contingent upon award (Q2/Q3 2025), and may require occasional customer site visits in D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and architect comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks for VA corporate IT systems, integrating security into legacy, cloud-based (e.g., AWS, Azure), and DevSecOps environments. 
• Engineer security solutions that meet VA compliance requirements (e.g., FISMA, NIST 800-53, FIPS 140-2, HIPAA), incorporating advanced controls such as encryption, identity management, and intrusion detection. 
• Collaborate with Cyber Security Risk Leads, DevOps Engineers, and Data Architects to embed security-by-design principles into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and Agile workflows. 
• Develop security architecture blueprints, risk models, and technical specifications, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with VA OIT’s modernization goals. 
• Conduct architectural reviews and threat modeling, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies to protect VA systems and data. 
• Utilize VA-approved tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow) to document security designs, track implementation, and contribute to Biweekly Status Reports on architecture status and security enhancements. 
• Provide technical leadership during Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives), aligning security architectures with the VIP Lean-Agile framework and sprint deliverables. 
• Oversee the secure integration of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and zero-trust models, into VA IT systems. 
• Work with VA stakeholders, including the Information Security Officer (ISO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to validate security architectures and address evolving threats. 
• Mentor team members on advanced cybersecurity architecture and engineering practices, contributing to Trilogy’s staff development and technical excellence initiatives. 
• Support incident response efforts by providing architectural expertise to investigate breaches, implement fixes, and enhance system defenses. 
• Drive exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering robust, Veteran-centric security architectures that safeguard VA operations and align with federal mandates. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional) and CISSP-ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional) certifications required. 
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, or a related role, with a focus on federal or VA IT environments. 
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing security architectures, with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), security tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable), and federal compliance frameworks. 
• Strong technical and strategic skills, with the ability to architect secure, scalable systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
• Familiarity with VA security standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, HIPAA) and the VIP Lean-Agile framework is highly desirable. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint) and VA-approved tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow). 
• Ability to adapt to evolving security requirements and travel occasionally to VA sites in Washington, D.C., as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s preferred
• Additional certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, or CEH preferred.

Benefits (including but not limited to):

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
• Pet insurance
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Tuition and training reimbursement

Regarding remote positions, Trilogy Federal is able to offer virtual employment in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

Trilogy Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.