Cybersecurity Architect

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This leadership role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust cybersecurity architectures that protect organizational assets, data, and systems. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect will provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure security principles are embedded across all layers of the IT infrastructure while aligning cybersecurity strategy with business objectives, evolving threat landscapes, and compliance requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

Cybersecurity Architecture Design and Development

• Develop and maintain the organization’s cybersecurity architecture framework, standards, and blueprints
• Design and implement security architectures for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, platforms, and tools to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture
• Review and approve architectural diagrams, documentation, and models with a focus on security controls and data flow
• Lead development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate architectural designs
• Architect and design secure solutions for data protection, network security, endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and application security

Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment

• Participate in threat modeling exercises to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications
• Perform risk assessments to evaluate likelihood and impact of potential security threats
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified security risks

Technical Leadership and Guidance

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to security engineers, analysts, and developers
• Serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity architecture best practices and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate security into all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Drive adoption of new security technologies and architectural patterns

Security Standards and Compliance

• Ensure cybersecurity architecture complies with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, Security Technical Implementation Guides)
• Work with compliance teams to conduct security audits and assessments

Incident Response Support

• Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing technical expertise
• Review security incident root cause analysis and determine architectural or technical corrective actions

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with IT operations, development, and business units to align security goals
• Communicate architectural designs and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participate in architecture review boards and governance processes

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging security technologies and industry trends
• Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity architecture effectiveness

• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Be a strategic thinker with the ability to influence without authority

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with the completion of advanced education
• Must have 6, or more, years of direct experience in cybersecurity architecture
• Must have 2, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have proven experience designing and implementing complex security architectures
• Must have a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
• Must have experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Elastic Security SIEM, ACAS vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions
• Must have experience with cloud security architecture and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Must have experience implementing Zero Trust principles across an IT Services environment
• Must have a strong understanding of cybersecurity architecture principles and best practices
• Must have knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have 1, or more, industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• Have experience with threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD)
• Have experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
• Have experience with DevSecOps principles and practices
• Have experience with security automation and orchestration

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
• And more

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