Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity Architect

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect

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

Experience: 10+years Must

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled

Cybersecurity Architect

to support a federal contract. The 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 Client Azure-based systems.

Design and implement security frameworks, controls, and best practices in accordance with NIST, FISMA, and Client -specific policies.

Conduct risk assessments and threat modelling 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 Client 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 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

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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Dice Id:

91131645

Position Id:

8713475