Cybersecurity Architect

9th Way Insignia

. Define and assess enterprise security architectures supporting Zero Trust, cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments .

Posted 9/22/2026contractRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $98,135 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in defining and assessing enterprise security architectures, particularly in Zero Trust and cloud environments, along with strong capabilities in developing architecture roadmaps and security frameworks. Proven ability to communicate complex security architecture decisions to diverse stakeholders and support cybersecurity operations in large enterprises or government settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Security ArchitectureZero Trust FrameworkCloud SecurityIdentity And Access ManagementNIST Security Framework

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity EngineeringSystems ArchitectureSecurity Requirements DevelopmentArchitecture Diagram ProductionRisk Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdvisory Skills

Industry Keywords

Department Of Veterans AffairsCybersecurity OperationsNetwork SegmentationSecurity InvestigationCompliance Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and assess enterprise security architectures supporting Zero Trust, cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments
Develop architecture roadmaps, reference patterns, security requirements, and transition plans
Analyze system designs, integrations, data flows, identity patterns, and control dependencies for security and interoperability risks
Advise technical teams and leadership on security architecture decisions, tradeoffs, and remediation priorities
Produce architecture diagrams, design documentation, and executive-ready briefings
Support the Department of Veterans Affairs COSE program delivering cybersecurity operations, engineering, architecture, risk, and compliance support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Ten or more years of enterprise security architecture, systems architecture, or cybersecurity engineering experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Zero Trust, identity and access management, network segmentation, cloud security, and security frameworks such as NIST and RMF
Experience designing or evaluating security architecture in a large enterprise or Government environment
Ability to communicate complex architecture decisions clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k)
Basic Life A&D
STD
LTD
PTO
Telehealth
Paid holidays
FSA
HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traveling Assistance