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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Architect Analyst - **Company:** Systems, Inc - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Enterprise Document Management System, Information Management, Knowledge Management, PRINCE2, Microsoft SharePoint, Performance Monitor, Data Management - **Published:** October 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88739691/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant professional experience; or higher secondary education with completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or accreditation and 4+ years of relevant professional experience. * Demonstrated experience managing security aspects of CIS/ICT program and projects, including the development and implementation of business processes within established cost, schedule, resource, and quality parameters. * Experience planning, coordinating, and executing security activities within complex, strategically significant program and projects, including stakeholder engagement, risk management, resource allocation, and performance monitoring. * Demonstrated practical experience in the security design and/or implementation of CIS/ICT solutions, including architectural approaches supporting organizational and business transformation. * Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks, developing security inputs to program plans, and ensuring compliance with established security requirements. * Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification awarded by ISACA, or an equivalent NATO-recognized qualification, including national military equivalents. * Demonstrated knowledge of information technology security solutions, change management, and security considerations associated with Digital Transformation initiatives. * Experience coordinating security activities across multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting program or project delivery throughout the lifecycle. * Active NATO or NATO National Secret clearance. * Able to work fully onsite based on client needs. Desired: * Demonstrated program or project management experience; Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or PRINCE2 certification. * Previous experience working within NATO at the strategic level. * Experience supporting NATO Communications and Information Systems (CIS) programs, projects, or capabilities. * Broad knowledge of CIS capabilities, emerging technologies, and innovation initiatives. * Experience working with military or public-sector organizations at the strategic level. * Master's degree in a relevant discipline., SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. ## Description We have an immediate need for a Security Architecture Analyst to provide onsite support out of Norfolk, VA. Responsibilities The candidate will support NATO's Core Services (CS) Program within the Capability Development (CAP) CIS Core Services team, contributing to the development of NATO's Digital Backbone and Digital Transformation initiatives. Will provide specialized security expertise to ensure timely security accreditation and alignment with NATO Enterprise Architecture, Security Architecture, and applicable security directives, policies, and guidelines. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating security aspects of Capability Development Plans (CDPs), Common Funded Capability Development Governance Model (CFCDGM) management products, and key program documentation, including Operational Requirements Statements (ORS), Capability Requirements Briefs (CRBs), and Capability Program Plans (CPPs). Develop high-level security architectures, business models, operational use cases, and security requirements across Core Services, Core Communications, Deployable CIS, and Cyber capability areas. Serve as a key security advisor to Capability Development Program Directors, ensuring effective coordination with NATO security accreditation authorities, operational stakeholders, Host Nations, and other SMEs. Responsibilities include assessing security implications for program cost, scope, schedule, risk, and performance; analyzing security policies and directives to ensure coherence across related programs; and supporting the integration of national security solutions with NATO capabilities. Provide security advice across CIS, Cyber, Information Management, Infrastructure, and Services communities, while supporting engagement with the NATO Office of Security (NOS), NATO Security Accreditation Board (NSAB), NATO Headquarters coordination groups, member nations, industry, academia, and other relevant organizations. Periodic travel to Europe, approximately quarterly, will be required to support security coordination and accreditation activities. Support security requirements identification, validation, and solution development; participate in technical discussions, coordination meetings, and workshops; and prepare supporting documentation, briefings, presentations, and meeting records. Responsibilities also include collecting, analyzing, and maintaining program information within NATO knowledge management systems, including the PfMO iHub, SharePoint, and Electronic Data Management System (EDMS). Provide weekly reports summarizing security reviews, analyses, identified issues, and recommended actions, along with additional documentation and presentations as directed by the Core Services Program Director.