Senior Cyber Security Architect

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE Q or Top Secret clearance to be considered.

The Senior Cybersecurity Architect will provide expert level strategic planning to develop technical solutions, provide technical guidance and assistance, perform review and development of cybersecurity relevant policies; all with an "enterprise view" and in conjunction with support provided by a team of Cybersecurity Architects and Senior Systems Engineers working under a major Federal government contract, supporting both classified and unclassified information systems and networks.

This is a highly collaborative position that requires an understanding of the client organization's business needs and providing secure technical solutions to meet those needs by interfacing with contract staff, government client managers and executives, and other contractors.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Cyber Security Architect: $140,000 to $175,000.
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Cyber Security Architect Responsibilities Include:

• Be a technology leader within a team of senior systems engineers, senior network engineers, cybersecurity architects, and software developers.
• Close collaboration with customer personnel and teams to ensure solutions are developed with an Enterprise mindset and ensure solutions address site specific requirements and concerns.
• Work closely with Project Managers to develop and execute cybersecurity and IT projects.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to teams within the organization.
• Interview stakeholders to identify and collect requirements.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Security Architecture documents and artifacts.
• Develop secure solutions for enterprise, enclave, and local-level information systems.
• Create, analyze, and improve effectiveness of business and engineering processes.
• Support the strategic technical vision for the customer organization.
• Design solutions that satisfy redundancy, high-availability, scalability, security, and manageability requirements.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the organization's technology roadmap.
• Support the development and execution of plans to achieve the technology roadmap.
• Maintain a broad knowledge-base of emerging threats and technologies, and techniques to detect and mitigate them.
• Active participation in Engineering Review activities.
• Leading and working within cross-functional and cross-site teams, building consensus, and influencing project directions to achieve strategic objectives
• Support the development of and updating of Cybersecurity and IT policies and procedures.
• Disrupt the status quo to eliminate complacency and drive innovation into cybersecurity and IT operations.
• Continual optimization of cybersecurity solutions to manage operating and maintenance costs and labor burden while improving effectiveness and responsiveness.
• This position may require up to 25% travel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Senior Cyber Security Architect Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• 10 years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT, Systems Administration, Network Architecture, Systems Development, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related area, or substitute with 4 years of work experience in a related field.
• U.S. Citizenship is required (no dual citizenship).
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of architecture standards and patterns, and a passion for advocating their correct usage.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of best practices for securing networks and computer systems.
• Experience designing, architecting, or implementing complex enterprise systems.
• Previous experience leading IT and/or cybersecurity teams and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of networking systems, architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft O/S and services.
• *n-depth knowledge of Linux O/S and services.
• In-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies.
• In-depth knowledge with cloud architectures and systems and security approaches.
• Effective leadership and relationship management skills, with ability to influence activity and performance without direct authority.
• Experience in implementing and delivering technology projects requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Solid understanding of best practices in designing and maintaining high availability systems and environments.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

• Cybersecurity
• Architecture
• Senior
• Risk Management
• Strategy

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Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.