Sr Cyber Security Architect

Security Architecture & Strategy

• Partnering with the Senior Cybersecurity Architect to define and maintain the enterprise cybersecurity architecture vision, encompassing network security, application security, data protection, identity and access management (IAM), and endpoint security
• Co-developing and governing cybersecurity reference architectures, standards, and design patterns that ensure a consistent security posture across internal engineering teams and vendor-delivered components
• Supporting the enterprise-wide adoption of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), helping to define segmentation strategies, identity verification models, and least-privilege access controls
• Assisting in cybersecurity technology roadmap development, identifying strategic investments, capability gaps, and modernization priorities

Industrial Control Cybersecurity

• Collaborating to architect cybersecurity controls that account for industrial control systems (ICS) and mission-essential operational implications-ensuring mechanisms do not introduce latency or single points of failure
• Integrating cybersecurity requirements with engineering and system assurance processes under the guidance of the Cyber Team Lead
• Designing resilience and continuity architectures-failover, graceful degradation, and recovery strategies-that maintain both security and safety posture
• Helping develop security architectures for real-time, low-latency, and high-availability systems where traditional security controls require stringent adaptation

Integration Security & Governance

• Conducting security architecture assessments across the integrated system portfolio, identifying vulnerabilities and trust boundary gaps
• Co-managing security interface requirements and security-relevant Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for system-to-system data exchanges
• Conducting technical security reviews of vendor and subcontractor deliverables to ensure alignment with enterprise cybersecurity standards
• Acting as the alternate chair or co-chair for security architecture review boards on behalf of the Senior Architect to adjudicate security trade-offs and enforce architectural standards

Compliance & Risk

• Working with leadership to ensure enterprise-wide compliance with FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, DoD/FAA cybersecurity directives, and agency policies
• Supporting threat modeling, risk assessments, and attack surface analyses across the integrated enterprise
• Collaborating with cybersecurity operations, incident response, and security monitoring teams to ensure architectural designs support effective detection and recovery
• Assisting in architecting security solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) to meet federal compliance

Leadership & Communication

• Serving as a trusted advisor, sounding board, and operational deputy to the Cyber Team Lead
• Acting as the primary delegate for the Senior Architect in executive briefings, customer meetings, and cross-functional planning sessions when required
• Mentoring and guide security engineers, solution architects, and development teams to ensure cybersecurity and safety intent is preserved
• Driving cross-functional alignment across software engineering, data architecture, infrastructure, and operations teams to execute the Lead Architect’s strategic vision

• 12-15+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, or enterprise IT security within large-scale government or defense programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• CISSP, CCSP, CISM, ISSAP, or GICSP
• Demonstrated experience within a systems integrator environment, securing multi-vendor, multi-technology solutions across complex trust boundaries
• Deep expertise in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), network security design, IAM, and data protection strategies at enterprise scale
• Mastery of FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity governance frameworks
• Proven ability to step into a leadership role, act decisively as a focal point, and drive security alignment across engineering and operations teams

Desired Skills:

• Experience securing ICS, defense Command and Control (C4I) systems, including familiarity with system-specific safety cases
• Background in securing real-time systems, low-latency architectures, and edge computing environments
• Experience with network security architecture (SD-WAN, micro-segmentation) within large-scale environments
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipeline security, automated threat detection, and container security
• Hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or architecture modeling tools
• Knowledge of Executive Order (EO) 14028, OMB M-22-09 Zero Trust implementation, and HSPD-12 identity management

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO: Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.