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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cybersecurity Architect - **Company:** Gridiron IT Solutions LLC - **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Planning and Design, NoSQL, Regular Expressions, Security Information and Event Management, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Scripting, SC Clearance, Restful APIs, Terraform - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0d8659d70e91dd1a ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. 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