Security Architect (IASAE II) / Cybersecurity Architect Location: Remote Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Employment Type: FulltimePerformanceBased Position Description Overview Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect for apotential opportunity supporting our DOD customer. In this role you will be instrumental in securing complex systems conducting risk assessments designing secure system architectures and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and frameworks. This is a remote opportunity requiring a proactive independent leader with deep experience in systems security engineering and architecture.Key Performance Responsibilities
Security Architecture & Engineering
Design and implement secure enterprise architectures aligned with DoD RMF (Risk Management Framework) and NIST standards.
Develop architecture artifacts (e.g. DoDAF diagrams threat models) to support system development life cycles (SDLC).
Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Management
Lead the development and assessment of cybersecurity strategies and technical solutions in alignment with DSCAs security objectives.
Ensure system compliance with IASAE Level II frameworks and DoD regulations.
Conduct security assessments gap analyses and vulnerability mitigation planning.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as the cybersecurity SME providing guidance to system administrators engineers and program leadership.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to integrate security requirements across project lifecycles.
Present findings risks and recommendations to senior leadership and decisionmakers.
Documentation & Reporting
Author and maintain key security documentation (SSPs POA&Ms risk assessments).
Provide weekly and monthly security status reports ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
Required Qualifications
Experience
10 years of information technology experience
8 years in technical engineering (requirement analysis systems/network administration cybersecurity systems engineering)
Education
Bachelors degree in information technology or a related field from an accredited institution
Certifications
IASAE Level II Certification (e.g. CASP CE CISSP CSSLP
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance is required for consideration
About Nationwide IT Services NIS is a CVEverified ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business specializing in IT and Management Consulting. We focus on delivering missioncritical services to federal clients leveraging cuttingedge technology and industry best practices.Why Join NIS
Competitive compensation
Remote flexibility
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous PTO Holidays and Sick Leave
Education Reimbursement & Professional Development
Pet Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity Nationwide IT Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.
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