Security Architect

Security Architect

Comtech is a woman-owned small business founded in 1998 and headquartered in Reston, VA. We offer IT solutions across the disciplines of program/project management, applications development, infrastructure, Cyber security, and enterprise content/data management services. We have developed our methodologies and processes based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v.3 Framework across enterprise infrastructure operations. These methodologies and processes are reinforced through our organization's externally accredited certifications, which include ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 IT Service Management Systems (SMS, corporate ITIL certification), ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management System (ISMS), and CMMI-DEV Level 3.

Job Description

Role Description: The Security Architect supports the Chief Program Architect and program security engineers to create an integrated security architecture to assure compliance with all applicable standards. Works closely with Clients Security Program, Architecture and Project teams to secure the infrastructure for the clients Systems and support the security engineer to ensure that security controls are implemented as required.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct review of the business requirements and the proposed solution architectures
• Participate in the development of the clients Security Architecture
• Participate in the Business Requirements Review meetings to address the security posture for the clients system of systems (SoS)
• Participate in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) at Security program
• Assist in identify Decennial infrastructure security controls and mechanisms required for a successful, secure System of Systems.
• Provide Security Architecture subject matter expertise to the TI Team
• Provides responsive advice, counsel, education and service concerning cloud deployment issues and trends in the IT industry.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technologies, equipment and systems. Keeps current on laws, mandates, issues, practices and procedures.
• Plans, leads, organizes and controls projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation security systems for the Decennial Program. Determines operational, technical, tactical, and support requirements; formulates logic; and devises optimum solutions in line with security architecture for client.
• Review and provide input to policies and standard operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and effects changes required for continuous improvement of IT systems in line with security architecture for client.
• Maintain knowledge of current and future technology and security trends in cloud environments with particular focus on government cloud environments. Evaluates alternatives, performs appropriate cost benefit analysis and recommends solutions balancing costs and acceptable risks.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Skills/Experience:

• 14 full-time years of experience in IT Security Architectures, Information Assurance, and Security Engineering processes.
• Industry-recognized security certification – CISSP, CISA, SABSA SCF, Federal CIO
• Cloud Architectures and related security experience
• Must have advanced level knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of deploying and maintaining large System of Systems in the cloud.
• Demonstrated understanding of IT management, administration, applications and system development lifecycles within a substantial IT environment.
• Experience in tactical planning, managing IT initiatives and managing in-house technical resources and contracted services.
• Master's Degree
• 12 Years of Minimum work experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Security expertise in Infrastructure, Data Protection, Digital Mobility, Application Security, and Compliance
• Expertise in Federal Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards