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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cybersecurity Architect - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,200.0 - $161,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Software Design Patterns, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Software Security, Cyber Threat Analysis, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Cybercrime, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9199463/senior-cybersecurity-architect ## About the Role * Typically requires minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of experience with a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience * Advanced ability to architect secure solutions at the enterprise level and to apply zero trust principles to the architecture of complex systems * Expertise applying security controls and best practices for network security, identity and access management, application security, data protection, and endpoint security * Knowledge of security logging, telemetry, analytics, and orchestration technologies and their application within enterprise security architectures and zero trust * Experience creating security reference architectures, standards, and design patterns for enterprise use * Familiarity with emerging security technologies and patterns * Strong knowledge of common attack techniques and threat landscapes * Experience with cybersecurity technologies and tools, trends, and emerging capabilities * Ability to lead and work with others to solve challenging technical problems * Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences to include government senior executives * Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. * This position requires a minimum of 5 days a week on-site., * U.S. Government Top Secret and SCI security clearance * Relevant professional certifications * Understanding of security architecture frameworks and methodologies * Experience conducting or consuming threat modeling and translating results into design requirements * Experience with U.S. Government policy guidance, including NIST RMF, NIST CSF, DoD 8500, CNSSI Instructions, Cybersecurity Executive Orders, NIST SP 800 Series instructions, and NISPOM * Experience with implementing or managing security incident and event management (SIEM) tools and security data lakes ## Description * Develop and deliver innovative and secure architectures, solutions and strategies for enterprise IT and the cloud for government customers * Collaborate with senior government officials, providing technical and strategic advice to cyber challenges identified by the government * Apply knowledge of network architectures, security technologies, zero trust and cyber threats to provide customers the ability to protect, detect, and respond to cyber-attacks directed against customer systems * Leverage your vision and expertise to advance the state of the art in the use of AI/ML and zero trust to improve the security posture of government systems. ## Related Videos - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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