We're Hiring | Security Architect (Federal Systems)
Location: Hybrid (Washington, DC-based federal projec
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card (minimum 3 years) required
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for securing large-scale systems? We're looking for an experienced
Security Architect to lead and evolve the security architecture of a mission-critical federal system.
In this role, you’ll act as the go-to expert for security strategy, vulnerability remediation, and DevSecOps maturity for a high-impact federal application portal.
What You'll Do
- Architect secure solutions aligned with federal compliance and future-state goals
- Lead security design for containerized applications and cloud migrations
- Guide remediation efforts and provide security input to federal stakeholders
- Attend technical meetings and draft contractual deliverables using federal templates
- Estimate Level of Effort (LoE) for Impact Assessments and VROMs
- Help enhance DevSecOps practices across development and deployment teams
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years in security architecture and leading cross-functional teams
- 5+ years securing cloud-based applications (AWS GovCloud experience required)
- 5+ years designing container security solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)
- 4+ years working with microservices, Spring Boot, and Linux environments
- Experience improving portal security and supporting DevSecOps practices
- Proficient in Git SCM, IBM EWM, and VROM estimations
- CISSP certification is a must
Preferred Ski
- Architecting monitoring/alerting solutions
- Experience with relational databases, Agile/Lean, and CMMI Level 3
- Familiarity with Azure and Google Government Clouds
- Knowledge of integration tools (WebMethods, ESB, Kafka, API Gateways)
- Experience with Ping Identity platforms
Why Join Us?
You’ll be at the forefront of federal cybersecurity innovation, working with a team that values proactive leadership, secure design, and continuous improvement in security operations.
Apply Today or connect with us to learn more!
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