About this opportunity
Insight Global lists this Cybersecurity Architect (TS/SCI + Poly) opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI + Poly
Work Hours: 8 hour days M- F; Individuals need to start their days no later than 8:30 am
Work Location: 100% onsite in Washington, DC OR Reston, VA
Education/Years of Experience Requirements:
Associates and 10+ years, or Bachelors and 8+ years, Masters and 6+ years, or 12 years total in lieu of a degree
Certification(s) Required:
DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification. Needed within 30 days of accepting offer
DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification. Needed within 45 days of CSSP-IS date of offer accepted date
Interview Process: One-and-done interview (Teams Video)
Job Description:
Must Haves:
Active TS/SCI + Polygraph Security clearance
Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
8+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, including 5+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
5+ years of experience in network architecture and design
Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including perimeter defense, zero trust, A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, or network access control
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Ability to obtain a DoD -M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification , including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert) or 45 days after CSSP-IS if CSSP-IS is also needed.
Plusses:
Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to author technical documentation and whitepapers and blogs on leading Cybersecurity topics and concepts
Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Day to Day:
Insight Global is looking to hire a TS/SCI-cleared Senior Cybersecurity Architect sitting onsite in Washington, DC or Reston, VA. This individual will lead the design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, partnering with technical teams and senior government stakeholders to develop secure architectures, mature cybersecurity capabilities, and drive Zero Trust initiatives across complex environments.
Responsibilities Include:
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions supporting mission-critical environments.
Develop Zero Trust strategies, roadmaps, and technical architectures aligned with federal and DoD cybersecurity standards.
Lead the design of secure network and system architectures, developing tailored solutions that balance security requirements with mission objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert across cybersecurity domains including cloud security, IoT security, identity and access management (IAM), automation and orchestration (A&O), and machine learning.
Advise senior government and technical leadership on cybersecurity modernization efforts, capability development, and risk reduction strategies.
Evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation of cybersecurity technologies across areas such as perimeter defense, Zero Trust, secure DevOps, automation, analytics, and AI-driven security solutions.
Partner with engineering, operations, and stakeholder teams to identify complex security challenges and develop scalable enterprise solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship while supporting project execution, strategic planning, and cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
Develop technical documentation, implementation plans, and strategic recommendations to support long-term cybersecurity objectives.
Worksite address
reston, VA, 22090, US
Who can apply
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