Cybersecurity Architect

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as the Cybersecurity solution subject matter expert (SME). Work with the project team as the solution architect to develop security solution architectures that are in compliance with the organization's Cybersecurity policies, standards, requirements, reference architectures and patterns.
• Collect, interpret, evaluate, and validate business requirements, functions and processes associated with assigned projects.
• Identify security risks and provide recommendations, solutions, and options to best mitigate those risks.
• Analyze user needs and requirements to plan system architecture supporting cybersecurity operations.
• Collaborate with system developers and users to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Design system architecture or system components required to meet user needs.
• Document and address organization's information security, cybersecurity architecture, and systemssecurity engineering requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Ensure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines.
• Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, security, compatibility, or usability.
• Identify the protection needs (i.e., security controls) for the information system(s) and network(s) and document appropriately.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
• Plan system implementation to ensure that all systems components can be integrated and aligned (e.g., procedures, databases, policies, software, and hardware). Employ secure configuration management processes.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation.
• Translate proposed technical solutions into technical specifications.
• Provide input on security requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents.
• Propose new technologies or procedures that could be used to advance the ability to detect and mitigate malicious activity.
• Perform other official duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of information technology experience. Six (6) years of experience preferably within the architecture or engineering practices
• Bachelor's degree in a related field. or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) years of experience as a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in the application of Information Security Architecture in a cloud environment (Amazon Web Services is a must)
• Six (6) or more years of hands-on experience with security monitoring tools such as IDS/IPS, FWs and NACs, Identity Management systems and protocols such as NetFlow (Snort, Bro, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ISE, FireEye, Gigamon) and Web Application Firewalls.
• Experience with Splunk.
• Experience with both the Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS, Azure and O365 and cloud access security brokers.
• Experience in the use of network monitoring tools with a strong understanding of network protocols.
• Ability to perform security analysis, development and implementation of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Ability to quickly explore, examine and understand complex security problems and how it affects a customer's business.

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to join our team supporting our customer in Washington, DC.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Washington, DC
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: US Citizen

Clearance requirement: N/A to start, eligible for Secret/TS

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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