Security Architect - 100% Remote (REF1604S)

Company Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government.  We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services – focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values:  Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future.  No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all individual contributions.

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive security architectures for the protection of CISA's cyber infrastructure, focusing on threat intelligence and data security.
• Evaluate, recommend, and integrate advanced security technologies and systems to address specific organizational threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead security assessments and audits, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and regulations such as NIST frameworks.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to design and enforce security policies and protocols that mitigate risks without impeding organizational efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance on the latest security trends and threats, contributing to the strategic planning of cybersecurity initiatives.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans that ensure data integrity and availability in the event of a security breach.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in a security architecture role, preferably within the government, military, or a critical infrastructure environment.
• Required certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing large-scale security architectures and strategies.
• Experience with cloud security architectures, including those involving AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Additional Information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.