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# CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT

- **Company:** Zermount Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Ddos, Splunk, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/70a437d9-fbe8-480c-91b5-7d7ac5ae46ba

## About the Role

* 10+ years of hands-on IT/cybersecurity experience
 * Experience in cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and compliance
 * Knowledge of LAN/WAN, WAF/CDN/DDoS, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and inline decryption
 * Experience with NIST RMF, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53
 * Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred)
 * Knowledge of virtualization, container security, CI/CD, microservices, and serverless security
 * Cloud security experience required, including AWS and hybrid/multi-cloud; Azure or Google Cloud Platform is a plus

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute.

Certifications:
Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications aligned with DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III or IAT Level III preferred. Preferred: CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Security Specialty.

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Architect to support a Government Agency operating in a complex hybrid environment across on-premises and cloud infrastructure. This role serves as the technical design authority for the contract, leading cybersecurity architecture, Zero Trust implementation, and Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) efforts aligned with EO 14028, NIST guidance, and the Federal Zero Trust Strategy.

The Cybersecurity Architect will develop enterprise security architecture and roadmaps, design and implement Zero Trust capabilities, support cloud and network security modernization, and help automate security monitoring and compliance evidence collection. This role will also evaluate emerging technologies, lead proof-of-concept efforts, translate mission needs into technical solutions, and collaborate with government leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant outcomes.


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