Security Architect

JCS Solutions LLC•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

JCS Solutions LLC is seeking a Security Architect to support the Manpower Management Office within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management. Successful candidates will provide direct support to the Director, MMO, government Aos and SMEs. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today! Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. A robust benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Paid time off (PTO) 401k retirement plan with employer match Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program And more!

Requirements

Secret clearance required
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
At least two of the following certs CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP
8+ years of hands on-experience designing Zero Trust architectures
5+ years of experience of architecting security solutions in IL5/IL6 environments
Deep understanding of DoW Zero-Trust Architecture
Familiarity with Thunderdome, Flank Speed, ICAM and other various services
Knowledge of DoDI 5000.75 and Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, or DoDAF)

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies spanning traditional waterfall and Agile frameworks, with hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, testing, and continuous delivery
Understanding of supply chain security and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Professionalism, tact, and experience working with senior DoW leadership
Ability to provide on-site support in the NCR, Monday through Friday.
Certification in one or more industry cloud certifications (AWS SA-Professional, AZ-305, VMware VCIX-NV, or OCI Architect Professional)
Experience with Security, Orchestration, Automation, and response (SOAR) solutions

Responsibilities

Design and assess Zero Trust network architectures for Department of War (DoW) business systems.
Create micro-segmentation strategies that protects data and maintains efficiency.
Enhance security controls and implementation of RMF steps.
Produce Security Assessment Reports.
Navigate complex inheritance models for cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments.
Embed security requirements into functional specifications during solution analysis.
Evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) against Zero-Trust principles and DoW standards.
Develop cybersecurity strategies meeting Clinger Cohen Act (CCA) compliance.
Create security test plans supporting development and operations.
Assess security lifecycle requirements from acquisition to Full Operational Capability (FOC).
Design disaster recovery and continuity architectures meeting demanding availability requirements.
Document security impacts of new implementations for the organization’s overall risk posture.
Implement DevSecOps pipelines with automated security testing and vulnerability remediation.
Assess current security architecture effectiveness through evaluation and testing.
Identify existing security gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the MMO and O&MPD Leadership.