Senior Architecture Analyst

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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.