Cyber Architect III

Akima, LLC•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Suvi is looking to fill critical Information Technology based positions for our customer with the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) located in Springfield, VA. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: outstanding customer service, expertise/knowledge in the required field, dedication to the mission and strong work ethic. Suvi is in search of a dedicated IT professional to join our family as the Security & Modernization Specialist for our TSA Enterprise Architecture Support Team. The Security & Modernization Specialist provides specialized expertise in enterprise cybersecurity architecture and modernization initiatives under the EASS contract. Reporting to the Lead Architect and Program Lead while directly supporting the Architecture & Data Management Branch (ADMB), this role ensures that security architecture principles are fully integrated into all TSA modernization and transformational efforts. The specialist acts as a forward-thinking change agent, modernizing TSA’s approach to cybersecurity while enabling the secure infusion of disruptive technologies such as Intelligent Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IAAI), cloud, Zero Trust, biometrics, and next-generation screening capabilities. This position supports secure, scalable, and resilient architectures that align with TSA’s mission to protect the nation’s transportation systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity architecture, enterprise security, or IT modernization in federal or large-scale environments.
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks (NIST CSF, Zero Trust, FISMA).
Demonstrated experience integrating security into enterprise architecture and modernization initiatives.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher as required).
Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting TSA, DHS, or other federal transportation/security agencies.
Hands-on knowledge of modern security technologies (Zero Trust, biometrics, cloud security, AI/ML security).
Familiarity with FEAF v2.0, DoDAF, ServiceNow, and EA modeling tools (e.g., Ins-Pi/YouDesign).
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, or Certified Enterprise Architect.
Understanding of Transportation Screening Equipment (TSE) security and aviation system security domains.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain as-is and to-be security architectures across enterprise, portfolio, and solution levels, including identity management, aviation system security, and layered defenses.
Integrate enterprise security architecture domain principles with program- and project-level security assessments and modernization activities.
Conduct gap analyses, impact analyses, risk assessments, and technical debt evaluations to support secure modernization and transformational efforts.
Provide forward-thinking expertise on emerging technologies and special domains (e.g., Zero Trust, IoT, biometrics, mobile, cloud, AI/IAAI) and their associated security implications.
Support the design and evaluation of security systems, policies, and technologies to mitigate cyber threats while aligning with TSA business objectives and risk appetite.
Contribute to secure modernization roadmaps, including migration from monolithic applications to open and robust platforms.
Collaborate with TSA functional areas to embed security into Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), white papers, strategies, and next-generation planning activities.
Participate in governance processes, FITARA reviews, and technology insertion evaluations with a security and modernization focus.
Provide thought leadership on federal cybersecurity policy, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, and layered security approaches for Transportation Screening Equipment (TSE) and other TSA domains.

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