Zenius Corporation
Java Application/Microservice Security Architect
Zenius Corporation, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20022
Location
Remote
Clearance
Active IRS MBI or DoD Top Secret
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the design and evolution of security architectures for a large-scale, enterprise-level application modernization effort within a federal environment. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related decisions, ensuring that the system’s architecture aligns with future-state cloud and container-based strategies. The Security Architect will proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, recommend DevSecOps best practices, and provide technical guidance to support modernization and compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and enhancement of security architecture solutions aligned with enterprise and federal security frameworks. Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related decisions and risk mitigation strategies. Provide recommendations and solutions for migrating enterprise applications to containerized and cloud-based environments. Drive the remediation of security vulnerabilities, addressing findings from scanning and monitoring tools. Provide architectural guidance and recommendations for applications hosted within secured web portals. Define and mature DevSecOps practices, integrating security into all stages of the development lifecycle. Coordinate activities related to security vulnerability management, compliance, and incident response. Create and maintain security documentation and deliverables in accordance with federal standards. Develop Level of Effort (LoE) and (V)ROM estimates to support impact assessments and planning activities. Participate in technical design reviews and architecture governance meetings to ensure compliance with enterprise security principles.
Required Qualifications
8+ years developing and leading security architectures for large, complex enterprise systems. 8+ years of experience leading architecture and/or development teams. Strong communication and documentation skills, both oral and written. 5+ years of experience designing security architectures for Cloud applications. 5+ years of experience developing security architectures for containerized environments. 4+ years of experience with microservices security and DevSecOps implementation. 4+ years of experience on Linux-based platforms. 4+ years of experience with configuration management tools such as IBM EWM and Git SCM. 2+ years of experience with AWS GovCloud and Spring Boot security architecture. 3+ years of experience preparing (V)ROM estimates and impact assessments. ISSP Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience defining requirements and architecting monitoring and observability solutions. Familiarity with relational database technologies and CMMI Level 3 process areas. Experience working within Agile or Lean delivery frameworks. Knowledge of Azure Government and Google Cloud for Government environments. Experience with WebMethods, ESB, API Gateways, Event Driven Architecture, and Kafka. Experience with Ping Identity and enterprise authentication frameworks.
About The Company
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area, awarded in 2025, 2024, 2021, and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).
Benefits
Zenius offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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Remote
Clearance
Active IRS MBI or DoD Top Secret
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the design and evolution of security architectures for a large-scale, enterprise-level application modernization effort within a federal environment. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related decisions, ensuring that the system’s architecture aligns with future-state cloud and container-based strategies. The Security Architect will proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, recommend DevSecOps best practices, and provide technical guidance to support modernization and compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and enhancement of security architecture solutions aligned with enterprise and federal security frameworks. Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related decisions and risk mitigation strategies. Provide recommendations and solutions for migrating enterprise applications to containerized and cloud-based environments. Drive the remediation of security vulnerabilities, addressing findings from scanning and monitoring tools. Provide architectural guidance and recommendations for applications hosted within secured web portals. Define and mature DevSecOps practices, integrating security into all stages of the development lifecycle. Coordinate activities related to security vulnerability management, compliance, and incident response. Create and maintain security documentation and deliverables in accordance with federal standards. Develop Level of Effort (LoE) and (V)ROM estimates to support impact assessments and planning activities. Participate in technical design reviews and architecture governance meetings to ensure compliance with enterprise security principles.
Required Qualifications
8+ years developing and leading security architectures for large, complex enterprise systems. 8+ years of experience leading architecture and/or development teams. Strong communication and documentation skills, both oral and written. 5+ years of experience designing security architectures for Cloud applications. 5+ years of experience developing security architectures for containerized environments. 4+ years of experience with microservices security and DevSecOps implementation. 4+ years of experience on Linux-based platforms. 4+ years of experience with configuration management tools such as IBM EWM and Git SCM. 2+ years of experience with AWS GovCloud and Spring Boot security architecture. 3+ years of experience preparing (V)ROM estimates and impact assessments. ISSP Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience defining requirements and architecting monitoring and observability solutions. Familiarity with relational database technologies and CMMI Level 3 process areas. Experience working within Agile or Lean delivery frameworks. Knowledge of Azure Government and Google Cloud for Government environments. Experience with WebMethods, ESB, API Gateways, Event Driven Architecture, and Kafka. Experience with Ping Identity and enterprise authentication frameworks.
About The Company
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area, awarded in 2025, 2024, 2021, and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).
Benefits
Zenius offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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