GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The Cyber Architect will serve as the technical advisor and subject matter expert for aligning our security posture with the agency’s core mission.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
- 5+ years of experience with enterprise IT engineering or cybersecurity programs
- 3+ years of experience leading modernization or transformation workstream for one or more of the following - Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Protection, multi-cloud, A&O, and Zero Trust initiatives
- 2+ years of experience leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
- Experience architecting solution roadmaps and capabilities in alignment with industry standards NIST SP800-37, SP800-53, SP800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
- Experience leading alternatives analysis and product selection including A&O, AI, Threat Detection, NGFW, IDS/IPS, CAASM, Vuln Mgt, Analytics, secure DevOps, identify and access management
- Proven ability to guide and advise senior leaders (CISO, CIO) to build and execute cybersecurity maturation
- Ability to author technical documentation, reference models, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
- Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
- Possession of a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, as well as an IASAE Level I certification (Security+ or CISSP fulfills both)
- Must obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND) prior to start date
Benefits
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family))
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
