Senior Security Architect

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Senior Security Architect to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in safeguarding critical national security this high-impact role you will design implement and continuously strengthen cybersecurity solutions across Wide Area Networks cloud environments data centers and mission-essential applications.

This position demands a forward-thinking security professional who can balance strategic vision with hands-on technical execution. Youll collaborate with network engineers system architects and cross-functional teams to expand service offerings drive DevSecOps adoption and implement defense-in-depth strategies that protect both modern and legacy systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to mentor others communicate complex concepts clearly and translate evolving threats into actionable security architectures.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with network and system engineers to design document and deploy comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for Wide Area Networks cloud environments data centers and applications
Partner with innovative teammates to expand existing service offerings through the integration of emerging tools and technologies
Automate and streamline security operations and processes while advancing DevSecOps best practices across the organization
Translate customer requirements into formal agreements implementation plans and deliverables that achieve measurable outcomes and customer acceptance
Develop proposals to improve operational processes DevOps workflows deployment checklists and pragmatic approaches to enhancing overall security posture
Design test assess and implement security solutions including next-generation firewalls network-behavior anomaly detection tools and advanced threat protection systems
Implement complex nested inherited and compensating controls to protect critical devices and high-value assets
Document cybersecurity controls in accordance with federal frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Apply Information Assurance (IA) concepts practices and procedures using established IC and Agency policies to minimize and mitigate security risks
Conduct penetration testing on new and existing network architectures to identify vulnerabilities and validate security controls
Serve as a technical mentor teaching others and articulating the rationale behind complex security decisions
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the mission

Qualifications :

Clearance: Active TS/SCI (CI Poly preferred)
Education: Masters degree with 10 years of experience OR Bachelors degree with 13 years of experience
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity architectures
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF and NIST RMF
Experience with security technologies such as next-generation firewalls SIEM platforms IDS/IPS and anomaly detection tools
Proven ability to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
Proficiency with DevSecOps methodologies and automation practices
Working knowledge of MS Office products including Word Excel Project SharePoint and Visio

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) customers
Expertise in securing legacy systems alongside modern cloud and hybrid environments
Relevant industry certifications (CISSP CISM CEH GIAC or equivalent)
Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS Azure GCC High)
Excellent listening interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Strong ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high-pressure environments
Proven customer service orientation with a consultative approach
Creative problem-solving skills with a proactive solution-focused mindset

Additional Information :

The Red Gate Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. Know Your Rights

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Responsibilities

Collaborate with network and system engineers to design document and deploy comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for Wide Area Networks cloud environments data centers and applications
Partner with innovative teammates to expand existing service offerings through the integration of emerging tools and technologies
Automate and streamline security operations and processes while advancing DevSecOps best practices across the organization
Translate customer requirements into formal agreements implementation plans and deliverables that achieve measurable outcomes and customer acceptance
Develop proposals to improve operational processes DevOps workflows deployment checklists and pragmatic approaches to enhancing overall security posture
Design test assess and implement security solutions including next-generation firewalls network-behavior anomaly detection tools and advanced threat protection systems
Implement complex nested inherited and compensating controls to protect critical devices and high-value assets
Document cybersecurity controls in accordance with federal frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Apply Information Assurance (IA) concepts practices and procedures using established IC and Agency policies to minimize and mitigate security risks
Conduct penetration testing on new and existing network architectures to identify vulnerabilities and validate security controls
Serve as a technical mentor teaching others and articulating the rationale behind complex security decisions
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the mission

Qualifications :

Clearance: Active TS/SCI (CI Poly preferred)
Education: Masters degree with 10 years of experience OR Bachelors degree with 13 years of experience
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity architectures
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF and NIST RMF
Experience with security technologies such as next-generation firewalls SIEM platforms IDS/IPS and anomaly detection tools
Proven ability to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
Proficiency with DevSecOps methodologies and automation practices
Working knowledge of MS Office products including Word Excel Project SharePoint and Visio

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) customers
Expertise in securing legacy systems alongside modern cloud and hybrid environments
Relevant industry certifications (CISSP CISM CEH GIAC or equivalent)
Experience with cloud security architectures (AWS Azure GCC High)
Excellent listening interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Strong ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high-pressure environments
Proven customer service orientation with a consultative approach
Creative problem-solving skills with a proactive solution-focused mindset

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Apache Hive
S3
Redshift
Spark
AWS
Solr
NoSQL
Data Warehouse
Internet Of Things
Kafka
DynamoDB
ZooKeeper

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About Company

Red Gate Group

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA, providing Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support to clients across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Coun ... View more

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