Cybersecurity Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton•Reston, VA

10h

About The Position

Cybersecurity Architect The Opportunity: As a Cyber Security Architect at Booz Allen, you’ll support the Program Management of a suite of cyber security tools suite, deliver a Zero T rus t Architecture Roadmap, and develop an Enterprise Integration Strategy for Modernization, artifi cia l intelligence ( AI ) , and machine learning ( ML ) capab ilities. You’ll coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and industry partners to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solutions, so you’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. This is a chance to make a difference in the security of cyber defense network environments. Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices like SIEM, SOAR, CI and CD, endpoint security management, and advanced analytics. You’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like Zero T rus t Architecture, AI and ML informed response, automation and orchestration of security events, and Cloud-based security, while building peace of mind in a critical infrastructure. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks and latest trends Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework Ability to create system architectural diagrams Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam Asso cia te's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, and IASAE Level I certification Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification ( CSSP-IS ) , including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date Nice If You Have: Experience with data classification standards, including controls in U.S. government environments and classified data handling Experience with defining security requirements, security assessments, and security recommendations using industry standards as reference models Knowledge of Zero T rus t principles, frameworks, and implementation strategies Knowledge of Agile, ITSM, DevSecOps, and Change Management Processes Knowledge of IaC and CaC, CI and CD, AI and ML, and Secure Sof tware Development Lifecycle concepts Possession of excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and verbal and written communication skills Forrester Zero T rus t certification Clearance : Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks and latest trends
Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework
Ability to create system architectural diagrams
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Asso cia te's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, and IASAE Level I certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification ( CSSP-IS ) , including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of start date

Nice To Haves

Experience with data classification standards, including controls in U.S. government environments and classified data handling
Experience with defining security requirements, security assessments, and security recommendations using industry standards as reference models
Knowledge of Zero T rus t principles, frameworks, and implementation strategies
Knowledge of Agile, ITSM, DevSecOps, and Change Management Processes
Knowledge of IaC and CaC, CI and CD, AI and ML, and Secure Sof tware Development Lifecycle concepts
Possession of excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and verbal and written communication skills
Forrester Zero T rus t certification

Responsibilities

support the Program Management of a suite of cyber security tools suite
deliver a Zero T rus t Architecture Roadmap
develop an Enterprise Integration Strategy for Modernization, artifi cia l intelligence ( AI ) , and machine learning ( ML ) capab ilities
coordinate work with in-house teams, subcontractors, and industry partners to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions
investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going
lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs
help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices like SIEM, SOAR, CI and CD, endpoint security management, and advanced analytics