Cybersecurity Architect (Senior)

Interclypse, Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Interclypse is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect (Senior) to support several Maryland state agencies in the modernization and sustainment of critical systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the long-term health and success of the state while continuing to learn and grow professionally within Interclypse’s growth mindset culture. The position provides expertise in the most current principles and practices of architecture data management systems and experience in large system designs. The role leads the development and implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) roadmap for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, ensuring alignment with government, or organizational standards like NIST SP 800-207. The Cybersecurity Architect acts as the chief architect in major IT implementation efforts, providing technical guidance, mentoring junior staff, and demonstrating excellence in written and verbal communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
At least ten (10) years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT systems.
At least seven (7) years of the required experience must be in the direct design and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity architectures.
Demonstrated experience leading the architectural design of major IT security projects.
Deep expertise in Zero Trust principles.
Deep expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Deep expertise in NIST frameworks (e.g., Cybersecurity Framework, SP 800-53).

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the development and implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) roadmap for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, ensuring alignment with government, or organizational standards like NIST SP 800-207.
Acts as the chief architect in major IT implementation efforts.
Provides technical guidance.
Mentors junior staff.
Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication.

Benefits

Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacations, holidays, and illnesses
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum
Financial education and planning support
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Educational support
Company apparel
Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours, and more.
Access to group rates for voluntary benefits such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection