> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/886103-senior-cybersecurity-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/886103-senior-cybersecurity-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. 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:** Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Software Design Patterns, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Data Logging, Software Security, Cyber Threat Analysis, Data Lakes, Kubernetes - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/46838C145CBE48F9B9D8145FAD59F3CB/job/ ## 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 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level 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 50% hybrid on-site, * U.S. Government 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 This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) ## Related Videos - [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) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [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) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)