Security Architect SME

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Security Architect SME to lead the development of security architecture guidance, standards, and reference diagrams for on-premise and cloud platforms and systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience designing security architectures by referencing NIST security controls, agency policy, and government-wide security requirements.
• 2+ years of experience designing Zero Trust Architectures to secure cloud and on-premise systems.
• Experience designing security architectures hosted in Microsoft Azure, using a combination of Azure-native services and COTS tooling.
• Experience assessing/reviewing security architectures, writing reports with detailed explanatory findings, and providing briefings on your findings.
• Extensive knowledge of NIST 800-53rev5 and other NIST Special Publications.
• Current knowledge of government-wide security mandates and CISA Directives.
• Ability to define and document system security boundaries and categorize systems based on security and privacy requirements.
• Skilled in analyzing user needs to inform and guide secure architecture planning.
• Proven ability to assess and evaluate enterprise security postures and identify impacts from new systems or interfaces.
• Experience developing technical documentation, including written documents and diagrams.
• Experience developing presentation slide decks and presenting to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Experience identifying and documenting system and organizational security and privacy requirements, including personal data handling.
• Familiarity with identifying and protecting enterprise and system-level security data.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate functional needs into technical security requirements.
• Ability to support cost estimation and technical guidance related to secure system design and changes.
• Skilled in identifying gaps in security architecture and contributing to the development of security risk management plans.
• Proficiency in documenting and updating security architecture throughout the system development and acquisition lifecycle.

Benefits

• 99% of Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
• 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
• 100% Paid Certifications
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Wellness & Fitness Program
• Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
• FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
• Referral Bonuses