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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Architect - **Company:** Agile Defense - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Network Security, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Migration, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9062159/senior-security-architect ## About the Role * Bachelors Degree * 5-7 years designing secure system and network architectures for federal agencies; experience with Zero Trust and NIST 800-160 Years of Experience 5-7 years, * Cybersecurity architecture for federal systems. * Extensive zero trust and cloud migration experience. * Designed enterprise security reference architectures adopted by multiple agencies. * Leads secure system design, integration of controls, and alignment to NIST/FISMA * One of the following: CISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP, Splunk/SIEM or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Certification Preferred Skills * Strong knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms, endpoint security tools, cloud security technologies, and network security controls. * Experience designing and implementing detection and response architectures. * Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. * Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. ## Description The Senior Security Architect for the SOC is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced security architectures that protect the organization's systems, data, and infrastructure. 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Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. * Hustle - Be Driven. 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