We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect to support a federal contractThe ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud-based systems, with a particular focus on the Azure cloud environment . This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote each week.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture and documentation for NIH s Azure-based systems.
Design and implement security frameworks, controls, and best practices in accordance with NIST, FISMA, and NIH-specific policies.
Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for cloud-hosted applications and infrastructure.
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and cloud teams to ensure secure system architecture and integration.
Provide expert guidance on access control, data protection, network security, and incident response.
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and support security audits and reviews.
Lead security reviews of new technologies and tools introduced into the NIH environment.
Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, mitigation techniques, and government compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 + years as a Security Architect .
Experience working in federal government environments , preferably at NIH or other HHS agencies.
Strong knowledge of Azure security architecture , tools, and services (e.g., Azure Defender, Sentinel, Security Center).
Familiarity with NIST 800-53 , FISMA , FedRAMP , and RMF frameworks.
Proficiency in cloud-native security , identity and access management (IAM) , network segmentation , and zero trust architecture .
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Certifications preferred: CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), or similar .

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Cybersecurity Architect

Location: NIH Rockville, MD (Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Employment Type:

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture and documentation for NIH s Azure-based systems.
Design and implement security frameworks, controls, and best practices in accordance with NIST, FISMA, and NIH-specific policies.
Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for cloud-hosted applications and infrastructure.
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and cloud teams to ensure secure system architecture and integration.
Provide expert guidance on access control, data protection, network security, and incident response.
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and support security audits and reviews.
Lead security reviews of new technologies and tools introduced into the NIH environment.
Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, mitigation techniques, and government compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 + years as a Security Architect .
Experience working in federal government environments , preferably at NIH or other HHS agencies.
Strong knowledge of Azure security architecture , tools, and services (e.g., Azure Defender, Sentinel, Security Center).
Familiarity with NIST 800-53 , FISMA , FedRAMP , and RMF frameworks.
Proficiency in cloud-native security , identity and access management (IAM) , network segmentation , and zero trust architecture .
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Certifications preferred: CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), or similar .

Job ID: 487406295

Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025