Cybersecurity Architect - Redstone Arsenal

LaunchTech•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets. We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This leadership role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust cybersecurity architectures that protect organizational assets, data, and systems. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect will provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure security principles are embedded across all layers of the IT infrastructure while aligning cybersecurity strategy with business objectives, evolving threat landscapes, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with the completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, years of direct experience in cybersecurity architecture
Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures
Must have a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
Must have experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Elastic Security SIEM, ACAS vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions
Must have experience with cloud security architecture and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Must have experience implementing Zero Trust principles across an IT Services environment
Must have a strong understanding of cybersecurity architecture principles and best practices
Must have knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001)
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Have 1, or more, industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Have experience with threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD)
Have experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
Have experience with DevSecOps principles and practices
Have experience with security automation and orchestration

Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Architecture Design and Development
Develop and maintain the organization’s cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints
Design and implement security architectures for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments
Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture
Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and models with a focus on security controls and data flow
Lead development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate architectural designs
Architect and design secure solutions for data protection, network security, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and application security
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment
Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications
Perform risk assessments to evaluate likelihood and impact of potential security threats
Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified security risks
Technical Leadership and Guidance
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to security engineers, analysts, and developers
Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture best practices and emerging technologies
Collaborate with project teams to integrate security into all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
Drive adoption of new security technologies and architectural patterns
Security Standards and Compliance
Ensure cybersecurity architecture complies with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, Security Technical Implementation Guides)
Work with compliance teams to conduct security audits and assessments
Incident Response Support
Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing technical expertise
Review security incident root cause analysis and determine architectural or technical corrective actions
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with IT operations, development, and business units to align security goals
Communicate architectural designs and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences
Participate in architecture review boards and governance processes
Continuous Improvement
Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends
Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity architecture effectiveness