KIHOMAC
- Design, develop, and implement robust cybersecurity architectures that protect the organization's assets, data, and systems
- Provide technical expertise and guidance, ensuring that security principles are embedded into all layers of the IT infrastructure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and architecture aligned with business objectives, threat landscape, and compliance requirements
- Develop and maintain the organization's cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints
- Design and implement security architectures for various systems and environments, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructures
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools to support the organization's cybersecurity posture
- Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and models, focusing on security controls and data flow
- Lead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate security architectural designs
- Architect and design secure solutions for data protection, network security, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and application security
- Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify potential security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications
- Perform risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and impact of potential security threats
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified security risks
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other security professionals, including security engineers, analysts, and developers
- Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture best practices and emerging security technologies
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure that security is integrated into all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Drive the adoption of new security technologies and architectural patterns within the organization
- Ensure the cybersecurity architecture complies with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and Security Technical Implementation Guides)
- Work with compliance teams to conduct security audits and assessments
- Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing technical expertise and guidance
- Review security incident analysis reports of root causes and determine the need for architectural or technical corrective actions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, development, and business units, to ensure alignment of security goals
- Communicate security architectural designs and decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Actively participate in architecture review boards and other governance processes
- Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of cybersecurity architecture
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
- CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security preferred
Experience:
- 6+ years of direct experience in the area of Cybersecurity
- 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
- Proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures required
- Demonstrable understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
- Experience with a variety of security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Elastic Security SIEM, ACAS vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions required
- Experience with cloud security architecture and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) required
- Experience implementing Zero Trust principles across an IT Services environment required
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001) required
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary: $160,000.00 - 195,000.00
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.