Lead Security Architect

ShorePoint Inc

. Lead the design and evaluation of enterprise security architectures aligned with Zero Trust Architecture principles and organizational cybersecurity guidelines .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and evaluating enterprise security architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, coupled with a strong ability to translate complex requirements into actionable technical specifications. Proficient in risk management and security documentation, with a focus on compliance with NIST standards and the Risk Management Framework.

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Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)Risk Management Framework (RMF)CISSP CertificationSecurity ArchitectureNIST 800-Series Compliance

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Hard Skills

Security Architecture DesignRisk Management PlanningTechnical Requirement AnalysisSecurity ReviewsDocumentation of IT ArchitecturesTCP/IPVPNsFirewallsEncryption AlgorithmsMicro-Segmentation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

TOGAFDoDAFFEAFPKIOAuthSAMLDevOpsAgile

Certifications & Qualifications

(ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)GIAC Security Enterprise Architect (GSEA)GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityEnterprise SecurityVulnerabilitiesSecurity ClearanceAcquisition Life Cycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and evaluation of enterprise security architectures aligned with Zero Trust Architecture principles and organizational cybersecurity guidelines
Serve as the primary technical liaison between enterprise architects and systems security engineers
Convert operational needs and stakeholder security interests into technical requirements and functional specifications
Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process, including system life-cycle support plans and operational procedures
Manage security requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle
Draft statements of work and evaluate vendor-proposed security designs
Perform security reviews and design modeling to identify architecture gaps
Develop risk management plans to address vulnerabilities
Categorize systems and define security boundaries
Document protection needs for information systems and networks
Advise senior leadership and authorized officials on design concepts, project costs and potential adverse effects of vulnerabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity
5+ years in security architecture or a senior technical role
One or more of the following certifications: (ISC)2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Enterprise Architect (GSEA) or GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking
Demonstrated experience architecting secure enterprise systems using Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
Must be a U.S. citizen
Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Deep proficiency documenting IT architectures using TOGAF, DoDAF or FEAF
Mastery of Zero Trust Architecture principles, including PKI, OAuth, SAML, micro-segmentation, DevOps and Agile
Comprehensive knowledge of NIST 800-series, FedRAMP and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Technical expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls and encryption algorithms
Ability to translate operational requirements into technical protection needs and communicate risk and design concepts to technical and executive stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

144 hours of PTO
11 holidays
85% of insurance premiums covered
Healthcare coverage through major carriers
401(k)
Continuing education
Certification maintenance and reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Technical and professional growth opportunities