Sr. Cyber Security Architect presso ECS Federal

ECS is seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Architect to work in our Suitland, MD office.  

ECS Federal, a rapidly expanding information security and information technology company in Fairfax, VA. We are looking to hire a Senior Security Architect to support a full range of cyber security services on a long-term contract in Washington DC. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct security analysis of reference models, segment and solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting missions and business processes;
• Provides expert recommendations in support of ‘Analysis of Alternatives’ (AoA) to inform agency technology roadmap;
• Designs enterprise and systems security throughout the SDLC; translates technology and law and regulation into security designs and processes;
• Capture and develop security requirements based on information system architecture, operational environments, and type of technology
• Update the Secure Configurations Working Group (SCWG) Enterprise Secure Configuration Benchmark and Enterprise Secure Configuration Baseline to the latest version of the industry benchmark for the requested platforms;
• Provide consultation on development of the cybersecurity architecture
• Maintain an in-depth awareness of the Agency IT Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture
• Identify opportunities for leveraging standards and cybersecurity architecture in support of the Agency Enterprise IT Architecture
• Recommend requirements and integration design of enterprise technologies in the Agency environment
• Prepare documentation on Security Architect Report consisting of SOP, Trend Analysis, Status, Metrics Report, CONOPS, Charters, and other requested documentation as identified
• Ensure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines.
• Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders.
• Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000

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