Senior Cybersecurity Architect

You'll lead and coordinate work to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer's IT needs and goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solutions, so you'll advise on new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You'll guide the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security enterprise needs and the broader mission.

This is a chance to lead a team to make a difference in the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure while supporting the warfighter. You'll oversee efforts to help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by integrating secure practices such as endpoint-based detection, response EDR, multi-factor authentication, identity and access management, and advanced analytics. As a technical leader, you'll identify new opportunities to use cybersecurity solutions to help your clients meet their toughest challenges.

• 8+ years of experience with enterprise environments, including on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based systems
• 5+ years of experience leading enterprise architecture and designing security solution integrations, including SIEM and SOC solutions
• 5+ years of experience in cloud computing environments such as AWS or Azure
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in the integration of cyber capabilities in a geographically separated enterprise environment
• Experience leading teams of engineers, interacting regularly with the client, handling high-volume workloads with agility using Agile methods, and communicating at all levels
• Ability to configure, deploy, and implement Elastic on AWS or on-premises in an enterprise environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with enterprise cloud, including IL4, IL-5, and IL-6, and traditional classified networks, including SIPRNet and JWICs
• Experience scripting with Python or Bash
• Experience with REST APIs, SQL, NoSQL, and Regular Expressions
• Experience with NIST Special Publications relating to RMF, incident response, forensics, and system engineering
• Experience working with Terraform, AWS, CI/CD, and IaC
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills
• Elastic Certifications
• DoD 8570 IAT-II or III Certification such as Security+, CySA+, or GSEC Certification

Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 (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., * Dental insurance

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Pet insurance, AD&D insurance, 401(k), Health insurance, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, 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. Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year