Lead Solutions & Security Architect

Dine Development Corporation-posted 4 months ago

51-100 employees

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Dinè Source is seeking a Lead Solutions & Security Architect to guide both the technical and cybersecurity architecture of the Defense Retired & Annuitant Pay System Modernization (DRAS-M). This role is pivotal in designing secure, scalable, and compliant system architecture while also leading the risk management, Zero Trust implementation, and compliance strategy needed to support ATO and FISMA readiness. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise in cloud-native architecture with authoritative knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks and secure software development practices.

Lead end-to-end technical architecture for the DRAS-M platform, including application, data, API, and integration layers across the IL5 cloud environment.
Define and refine system blueprints aligned with modular microservices, the Strangler Pattern, and Oracle-backed operational data store design to support consolidation of eight disparate legacy subsystems.
Drive Zero Trust Architecture implementation including Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), role-based access control, encryption, and network segmentation.
Guide Agile development teams on technical direction, enforce DevSecOps controls, and ensure alignment with containerized delivery in GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Design secure, scalable, and compliant system architecture that meets the requirements for modernizing DRAS to serve 2.9 million military retirees and beneficiaries.
Implement cloud-native enterprise architecture solutions using Microsoft Azure and service-oriented design principles.
Oversee RMF and FISMA compliance efforts including generation and review of the System Security Plan (SSP), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Contingency Plan (ISCP), and POA&Ms.
Conduct architecture and security risk assessments, design mitigation strategies, and lead security reviews during sprint closeouts.
Interface with DFAS Cybersecurity teams, DISA, and system owners to support ATO submission and ongoing continuous monitoring.
Oversee vulnerability management across development and production environments using Fortify, WebInspect, ACAS, and other approved tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, infrastructure teams, and application developers to validate architecture decisions that meet performance, scalability, and auditability requirements.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical field (Masters preferred).
9+ years of experience in enterprise solution design and architecture.
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
DoD-approved 8140/8570 CISSP/IA System Architecture & Engineering baseline cybersecurity certification.
Public Trust / IT II Security clearance eligibility. Must be a US citizen.

Professional certifications such as CCSP, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, and DoD 8140/8570.01 IASAE Level II or CSSLP Infrastructure Support baseline certification.
AWS or Azure security-related certifications highly desirable (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
Experience with DFAS systems or DoD financial management environments.
Knowledge of government pay systems and financial regulations.
Experience with Strangler Pattern implementation for legacy system modernization.
Familiarity with Oracle database architecture and optimization.
Experience working with DISA, DFAS Cybersecurity teams, or similar government cybersecurity organizations.
Knowledge of continuous monitoring tools and vulnerability management in government environments.
Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated security testing integration.
Understanding of federal audit requirements and compliance frameworks.
Experience leading ATO processes and security documentation development.

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