Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architect

Location: Rockville MD or Tysons VA (Hybrid)

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Security Architect on behalf of our client in Rockville MD / Tysons VA (Hybrid). This role is responsible for defining and evolving enterprise security architecture standards and approved security patterns across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned security architecture professional with strong experience in designing scalable secure enterprise solutions evaluating emerging technologies and aligning security frameworks with business and enterprise architecture strategies.

This is a senior architecture-focused role and is not suited for security engineering candidates.

• Define maintain and enhance enterprise security architecture standards frameworks and approved security patterns.
• Consolidate security requirements across multiple teams into a unified security architecture strategy.
• Design and develop new security patterns and reference architectures as needed.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure security is embedded into enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Build and maintain security architecture frameworks including mapping of security controls capabilities tools and threat models.
• Assess internal and external threat landscapes and provide strategic security recommendations.
• Evaluate security implications of emerging technologies including AI/GenAI platforms and modern application ecosystems.
• Conduct security architecture reviews for new systems applications and technology initiatives.
• Identify security gaps and drive architectural improvements and risk remediation strategies.
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats frameworks and industry best practices.

• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong focus on Security Architecture.
• Proven experience designing enterprise security architectures and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of core security domains including IAM network security cloud security application security and data protection.
• Experience performing threat modeling security assessments and architecture reviews.
• Solid knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST ISO 27001 CIS and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience collaborating with enterprise architecture and senior technology stakeholders.
• Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working with emerging technologies such as AI/GenAI platforms.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP CCSP SABSA or TOGAF.
• Prior experience in financial services or highly regulated environments.