Senior Security Architect

Agile Defense

. Design, implement, and oversee advanced security architectures protecting organizational systems, data, and infrastructure .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing advanced security architectures, with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles and compliance with NIST/FISMA standards. Proven ability to lead secure system design and communicate complex security concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Architecture For Federal SystemsZero Trust ExperienceNIST 800-160 ComplianceCISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP CertificationAWS/Azure Solutions Architect Certification

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Hard Skills

Secure System DesignNetwork Architecture DesignDetection And Response ArchitecturesCloud Migration ExperienceIntegration Of Security ControlsEndpoint Security ToolsNetwork Security ControlsSIEM/SOAR PlatformsCloud Security TechnologiesNIST/FISMA Alignment

Soft Skills

Communication Of Security Concepts

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPSplunkSIEMSOAR

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSP-ISSAPCISSP-ISSEPAWS Solutions Architect CertificationAzure Solutions Architect Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal AgenciesNIST CSFISO 27001CIS ControlsPublic Trust Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and oversee advanced security architectures protecting organizational systems, data, and infrastructure
Work closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, engineering teams, and leadership
Ensure the security operations environment is resilient, scalable, and aligned with business and compliance requirements
Lead secure system design, integration of controls, and alignment to NIST/FISMA

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5–7 years designing secure system and network architectures for federal agencies
Experience with Zero Trust and NIST 800-160
Cybersecurity architecture for federal systems
Extensive zero trust and cloud migration experience
Experience designing enterprise security reference architectures adopted by multiple agencies
Experience leading secure system design, integration of controls, and alignment to NIST/FISMA
One of the following certifications: CISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP, Splunk/SIEM, or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Certification
Strong knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms, endpoint security tools, cloud security technologies, and network security controls
Experience designing and implementing detection and response architectures
Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Public Trust clearance, with ability to obtain a clearance