Cybersecurity Architect (Senior)
About The Position
Interclypse is hiring a Cybersecurity Architect to support Maryland state agencies as they modernize and sustain critical systems. The role provides expertise in current architecture and data-management system principles and practices, along with experience in large system designs. The architect leads development and implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) roadmap for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, aligning it with applicable government or organizational standards such as NIST SP 800-207. The position acts as chief architect for major IT implementation efforts, provides technical guidance, mentors junior staff, and requires strong written and verbal communication. All positions are on-site at various locations in Maryland.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT systems.
- At least 7 years of direct experience designing and implementing enterprise-level cybersecurity architectures.
- Demonstrated experience leading architectural design for major IT security projects.
- Deep expertise in Zero Trust principles, cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and NIST frameworks, including the Cybersecurity Framework and SP 800-53.
- Excellence in written and verbal communication.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture roadmap across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
- Ensure architecture alignment with applicable government or organizational standards, such as NIST SP 800-207.
- Act as chief architect in major IT implementation efforts.
- Provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff.
- Apply expertise in architecture, data-management systems, and large system designs.
Benefits
- Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacations, holidays, and illnesses
- Parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- 401(k) match, described as unlimited up to 8% of salary and subject to the federal maximum
- Financial education and planning support
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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, including a holiday party, seasonal picnics, and happy hours
- Access to group rates for voluntary benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance, and identity theft protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
