Principal Cybersecurity Architect Job at Zachary Piper Solutions in San Diego

Overview Join our team as a Principle Cybersecurity Architect for our San Diego, CA Office! Job Title: Principle Cybersecurity Architect Company: Zachary Piper Solutions Clearance: Must have Top Secret Location: San Diego, CA Compensation: Up to $200,000 based on experience ZPS is seeking a highly experienced Principal Cybersecurity Architect to lead and support advanced cybersecurity engineering efforts within a fast-paced development environment. This role is critical to the design, implementation, and accreditation of secure DoD systems, integrating cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead multidisciplinary systems engineering teams focused on cybersecurity architecture and implementation Direct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes aligned with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Contribute to systems engineering lifecycle activities including CONOPS development, requirements analysis, cyber design and implementation Architect and analyze offensive and defensive security postures, including defense-in-depth strategies Integrate DevSecOps principles into secure development pipelines Develop and evaluate system security documentation: CONOPS, risk matrices, control traceability, test procedures, POA&Ms Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with RMF controls and DISA STIGs Analyze static and dynamic code scans to validate application security and STIG adherence Travel may be required to support customer engagements, demonstrations, integration, and testing Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field Minimum 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and certifications ISC2 CISSP or equivalent certification Proficiency with A&A tools: ACAS Nessus, SCAP Scanner, STIG Viewer Deep understanding of national cybersecurity policies, DoD processes, and industry best practices Expertise in vulnerability analysis, control allocation, and risk mitigation Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Additional certifications: CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP, CEH, OSCP Active Top Secret/SCI clearance Experience with offensive security TTPs and threat modeling Familiarity with Cyber FMECA and Open Container Initiative platforms (Platform One, Iron Bank, Repo One) Cloud and cross-domain solution accreditation experience Proposal writing and cost estimation expertise Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Knowledge of EVMS, CPI, IMS, and project management tools Proven ability to lead security test events and validate vulnerability mitigations Excellent mentoring, planning, and communication abilities Compensation Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 (based on years of experience and education) Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 2+ weeks PTO and 11 Federal Holidays Keywords: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment, STIG, RMF, A&A, Threat Modeling, Offensive Security, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Containerization, AWS, Kubernetes, MBSE, Attack Surface, Resilience, Survivability #LI-JB1 #J-18808-Ljbffr