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# Specialist Director, Federal Cyber Security Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Kpmg LLP
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Systems Analysis, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Okta, Cyberark, Cortex XSOAR Platform, Splunk, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/specialist-director-federal-cyber-security-solutions-architect-mclean-va--556230b4-4aaf-439c-af07-151710ba4711

## About the Role

Internet Security, Security Architecture, Internet Security, Security Architecture, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, Technical/Engineering Design, Defense in Depth, Technical Support, Security System Design, Systems Analysis, * A minimum of eight years of cyber security engineering / solutions architecture experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred

 * Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university
 * Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), other relevant certifications (e.g. - CCSP, AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer)
 * Experience working within federal, DoD, or highly regulated environments with a strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP)
 * Experience planning and executing secure cloud migrations and managing native cloud security controls
 * Experience / knowledge implementing and managing SIEM and SOAR platforms (e.g. - Splunk, Sentinel, Cortex XSOAR)
 * Strong background in Identity and Access Management (e.g. - Okta, CyberArk, Microsoft Entra ID)
 * Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
 * Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

## Description

Specialist Director, Federal Cyber Security Solutions Architect

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