Job Requirements
Arlington, VA
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$150,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Senior Cybersecurity Architect — Zero Trust & Identity
Location: Arlington, VA - Pentagon
Work Type: Hybrid
Remote Work: 50%
Job Description
Apply enterprise cybersecurity expertise to design and harden data-centric, zero trust architectures aligned to identity models and ICAM. Support MBSE-driven implementations across cloud-native environments and reference architectures; identify risks and define mitigations for emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
Design and recommend cybersecurity controls across complex systems and reference architectures.
Assess threats/vulnerabilities and produce mitigation strategies for identity-centric solutions and PKI-integrated ecosystems.
Support policy, standards, and doctrine for zero trust, data, and identity architectures; contribute to models and test plans.
Lead major tasks and mentor junior personnel; develop leadership briefs and updates.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a cybersecurity discipline and 12+ years of related experience.
Enterprise expertise developing and implementing cybersecurity controls and standards for complex environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting MBSE/architecture teams and zero trust initiatives.
Top Secret clearance
Nice to Have Qualifications
Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, Innoslate) and data/identity reference models (EDH, UIAS, ICAM).
Experience with DoW PKI, cloud?native architectures, and interoperability testing.
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Location: Arlington, VA - Pentagon
Work Type: Hybrid
Remote Work: 50%
Job Description
Apply enterprise cybersecurity expertise to design and harden data-centric, zero trust architectures aligned to identity models and ICAM. Support MBSE-driven implementations across cloud-native environments and reference architectures; identify risks and define mitigations for emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
Design and recommend cybersecurity controls across complex systems and reference architectures.
Assess threats/vulnerabilities and produce mitigation strategies for identity-centric solutions and PKI-integrated ecosystems.
Support policy, standards, and doctrine for zero trust, data, and identity architectures; contribute to models and test plans.
Lead major tasks and mentor junior personnel; develop leadership briefs and updates.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a cybersecurity discipline and 12+ years of related experience.
Enterprise expertise developing and implementing cybersecurity controls and standards for complex environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting MBSE/architecture teams and zero trust initiatives.
Top Secret clearance
Nice to Have Qualifications
Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, Innoslate) and data/identity reference models (EDH, UIAS, ICAM).
Experience with DoW PKI, cloud?native architectures, and interoperability testing.
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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