Principal Cyber Security Architect

Job Title: Principal Cyber Security Architect

Location: Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ (2 days onsite)

Duration: Contract

Core Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of cybersecurity experience
• Demonstrated cybersecurity architecture experience for enterprise platforms
• Deep knowledge of FedRAMP authorization processes and requirements
• Expertise in NIST 800-53 security controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience leading ATO efforts for federal information systems
• Knowledge of zero trust architecture principles and implementation patterns
• Experience with safety-critical systems security requirements
• Cloud security expertise across AWS and/or Azure environments
• Understanding of distributed systems security challenges and solutions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; subject to government background investigation
• Experience securing distributed real-time services and microservice communication patterns
• Knowledge of software supply chain security practices (SLSA, SBOM, artifact signing, dependency scanning)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications
• FAA or aviation-sector cybersecurity experience
• Penetration testing and red team experience
• SIEM architecture and security operations design
• Mission assurance and continuity of operations experience
• DoD or federal civilian agency cybersecurity programs
• Experience securing real-time operational systems in aviation or air traffic control environments