Security Solutions Architect

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Security Solutions Architect to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in  Washington, DC . An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands, and interprets Federal Government policy, law, directives, executive orders, and CNSS instructions and other requirements into actionable items.
• Supports network modernization efforts, specifically focusing on National Security Systems (NSS).
• Works with required stakeholders both internal and external to the organization to get requirements to fulfill the technical specifications met or exceeded within the required timeframe.
• Assists in leveraging resources throughout the organization to fulfill operational mission requirements in a timely fashion, with little to no disruption.
• Establishes relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the federal mission space to deliver the requirements set forth within the policy and directives to allow for an effective and efficient use of resources.
• Interprets, adapts, and overcomes obstacles while thinking innovatively for solutions to solve the requirement while enlisting the knowledge of others throughout the organization.
• Engages technical personnel with management to design and implement solutions that adhere to USG security protocols and requirements.
• Ensures that all Federal government security requirements, policy, guides, standards, and other requirements are met or exceeded during design and implementation of systems.
• Designs solutions based on requirements provided during discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to optimize current solutions to provide a more secure, optimized, and cost-effective solution for their system.
• Performs complex and advanced security architecture work in design, evaluation, planning, testing, and operation in support of system development, engineering, analysis, and research.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to translate requirements from non-technical to technical, and vice versa.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate requirements to both technical and non-technical personnel in verbal and non-verbal communication ways.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret, understand, find, or provide a solution to a given problem.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience including network architecture, segmentation, and data encryption.

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Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits - 

Salary Range

$150,000—$170,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.