Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Apavo Corporation•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Apavo is at the forefront of cybersecurity, providing services to military, defense, and critical infrastructure industries. Joining the Apavo team means becoming part of a company rooted in the principles of quality, and communication. We value positive, candid interactions and the belief that everyone has valuable contributions to make. Apavo stands out for its commitment to a work-life balance and fostering a growth mindset among all team members. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity world while growing professionally in a supportive environment, Apavo is the place for you. Job Purpose: The Senior Cybersecurity Architect provides expert-level security architecture and design support for advanced research and development environments. This role is responsible for designing secure infrastructure, advising stakeholders on cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring enterprise systems are resilient, compliant, and aligned with modernization initiatives such as Zero Trust and secure cloud adoption.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
12+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity solutions
7+ years of deep technical experience across cybersecurity disciplines (e.g., network security, cloud security, identity management, vulnerability management)
Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
CISSP certification required
Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related frameworks
Experience architecting or supporting DoD SOC, CSSP, or CPT operations
Expertise in network security, vulnerability scanning, secure configurations, and system hardening
Ability to assess risk and translate technical issues into strategic solutions
Strong communication, consulting, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud and enterprise infrastructure aligned with high-level security standards (e.g., FedRAMP High)
Plan, design, evaluate, and integrate cybersecurity solutions across enterprise environments
Provide cybersecurity engineering support, including enhancing legacy systems and addressing emerging threats
Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and security stakeholders to align architecture with mission requirements
Integrate security and privacy requirements into the Secure System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Assess current architectures and design solutions to improve system compatibility, security, and performance
Conduct research and evaluation of security tools, technologies, and products
Ensure cybersecurity is embedded across all IT architecture initiatives
Provide technical leadership, consultation, and guidance on cybersecurity strategy and continuous monitoring
Develop and maintain security architecture documentation in alignment with industry best practices
The Senior Cybersecurity Architect is expected to have additional duties as assigned in support of corporate cyber security services. Additional details are reviewed in accordance with company policies.