Cybersecurity Architect

ENSCO, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

20h•$91,354 - $122,616

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for designing, shaping, and guiding the cybersecurity architecture that protects mission-critical systems across specified USSF Mission System platforms. This role translates complex technical, operational, and regulatory requirements into secure, sustainable system designs that meet stringent DoW, JSIG, and RMF standards. The Cybersecurity Architect ensures security principles are embedded throughout the system lifecycle from conceptual design through deployment and sustainment. The architect collaborates with ISSDs, Systems Security Analysts, Vulnerability Assessment Analysts, system owners, and mission partners to develop secure architectures, validate security controls, and advise on risk- informed engineering decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or equivalent experience plus 3+ years of specific experience supporting DoW Cyber/ Information Systems Security
Required certification: CISSP or equivalent (SecurityX/CCNP/GCED/CCSP/CISM/GSLC)
Demonstrated understanding and experience with modeling tools, e.g., Sparx, Cameo
Demonstrated experience with systems security architecture, development lifecycles, and supported engineering teams, system owners, and cybersecurity staff
Demonstrated understanding and experience with DoW Cybersecurity policy or equivalent
Understanding of risk methodology
Understanding of information security principles, DoW STIGs, and A&A processes for systems
MUST HAVE A CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI ELIGIBLE SECURITY CLEARANCE, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Nice To Haves

MS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree
Familiarity with the following tools: Splunk, ACAS, CVSS Calculator, Jira, Confluence, Mattermost
Evaluating security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies for networked and non-networked systems from a security architect perspective
Understanding of Agile methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Designing, shaping, and guiding the cybersecurity architecture that protects mission-critical systems across specified USSF Mission System platforms.
Translating complex technical, operational, and regulatory requirements into secure, sustainable system designs that meet stringent DoW, JSIG, and RMF standards.
Ensuring security principles are embedded throughout the system lifecycle from conceptual design through deployment and sustainment.
Collaborating with ISSDs, Systems Security Analysts, Vulnerability Assessment Analysts, system owners, and mission partners to develop secure architectures, validate security controls, and advise on risk-informed engineering decisions.