DOW - Cyber Security Architect

Overview

cFocus Software seeks a Cyber Security Architect to join our program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity architecture for enterprise IT systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing security architectures for DoD or federal systems.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and DoD cybersecurity policy.
• Experience supporting cloud and hybrid security architectures.
• Experience integrating security into Agile and Dev Sec Ops  environments.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD CAC and required background investigation

• Design and maintain the overall cybersecurity architecture for the DSAID system across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Define security architecture standards, patterns, and controls aligned with DoD, DMDC, and DHRA policies.
• Support RMF lifecycle activities, including architecture support for Authority to Operate (ATO) sustainment.
• Map system architecture to NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171 security controls.
• Provide security impact analysis for system enhancements, configuration changes, and vendor updates.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects, Cyber Security Engineers, and Dev Sec Ops  teams to integrate security by design.
• Ensure architectures support data confidentiality, integrity, availability, auditing, and privacy requirements.
• Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles where applicable.
• Review and approve system designs, diagrams, and technical solutions for security compliance.
• Support vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, cloud security requirements, and supply chain risk policies.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, diagrams, and standards.
• Participate in technical reviews, security working groups, and Government briefings.
• Support transition-in, modernization, and system sustainment activities