Senior Cyber Security Architect

Join to apply for the Senior Cyber Security Architect role at Criterion Systems . At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of business-a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website . Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply. We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to join our Cybersecurity Team to support a government customer. This position is in Las Vegas, Nevada with travel to various CONUS client locations. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect will provide expert level strategic planning to develop technical solutions, provide technical guidance and assistance, perform review and development of cybersecurity relevant policies; all with an enterprise view and in conjunction with support provided by a team of Cybersecurity Architects and Senior Systems Engineers working under a major Federal government contract, supporting both classified and unclassified information systems and networks. This is a highly collaborative position that requires an understanding of the client organization's business needs and providing secure technical solutions to meet those needs by interfacing with contract staff, government client managers and executives, and other contractors. Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities Be a technology leader within a team of senior systems engineers, senior network engineers, cybersecurity architects, and software developers. Collaborate closely with customer personnel and teams to ensure solutions are developed with an Enterprise mindset and address site-specific requirements. Work with Project Managers to develop and execute cybersecurity and IT projects. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to teams within the organization. Interview stakeholders to identify and collect requirements. Lead the development and maintenance of Security Architecture documents and artifacts. Develop secure solutions for enterprise, enclave, and local-level information systems. Create, analyze, and improve the effectiveness of business and engineering processes. Support the strategic technical vision for the customer organization. Design solutions that satisfy redundancy, high-availability, scalability, security, and manageability requirements. Lead the development and maintenance of the organization's technology roadmap. Support the development and execution of plans to achieve the technology roadmap. Maintain a broad knowledge of emerging threats and technologies, and techniques to detect and mitigate them. Participate actively in Engineering Review activities. Lead and work within cross-functional and cross-site teams, building consensus and influencing project directions to achieve strategic objectives. Support the development and updating of Cybersecurity and IT policies and procedures. Disrupt the status quo to eliminate complacency and drive innovation into cybersecurity and IT operations. Continuously optimize cybersecurity solutions to manage costs and improve effectiveness and responsiveness. This position may require up to 25% travel. Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies Excellent communication skills (oral, written, visual). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Deep understanding of architecture standards, patterns, and best practices for network and system security. Experience designing, architecting, or implementing complex enterprise systems. Leadership experience in IT and cybersecurity projects and teams. In-depth knowledge of networking, Microsoft O/S, Linux, virtualization, and cloud architectures. Effective leadership and relationship management skills to influence without direct authority. Experience with large-scale, high-availability systems. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT, Systems Administration, or related fields. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4 years of related work experience. U.S. Citizenship required (no dual citizenship). Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies Current Q or active Top Secret clearance. Experience with data pipelines, enterprise architecture, and security in highly secured environments. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, etc.). Knowledge of intrusion analysis, digital forensics, incident response, and high-volume systems. Security Clearance Level Must be clearable or already possess an active DOE Q or TS clearance. Work Schedule Full-time in Las Vegas, hybrid model (3 days in-office, 2 remote). Pay Range $140,000 - $175,000, subject to experience and qualifications. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr