Principal Cyber Architect (Top Secret/SCI)

Responsibilities: Lead multidisciplinary systems engineering teams to deliver secure and resilient solutions across complex environments. Oversee Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for DoD systems in alignment with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring compliance and operational readiness. Support full-spectrum systems engineering activities, including CONOPS, requirements definition and allocation, cybersecurity architecture and implementation, verification and validation, and continuous monitoring throughout deployment and sustainment phases. Contribute to the design and evaluation of offensive cybersecurity architectures, focusing on defense-in-depth strategies and threat mitigation. Integrate Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) practices into system lifecycles, enabling secure CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments. Develop and assess comprehensive system security documentation, including security CONOPS, risk matrices, control traceability, test procedures, and POA&Ms. Perform vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with RMF controls and DISA STIGs, identifying and mitigating security gaps. Analyze static and dynamic code scans to ensure application security and adherence to development-related STIG requirements. Support customer engagements through travel, including technical meetings, product demonstrations, integration activities, and system testing. QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance 6-8+ years of related information security and network engineering experience

Certifications: IAT III/ISC2 CISSP (CISM, CASP+, GCIH, GSLC, CEH) Experience with A&A tools: ACAS, Nessus, SCAP Scanner, STIG viewer, Tenable Demonstrated experience in national cybersecurity policies; DoD A&A processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems Expertise with offensive architecting, threat modeling and attack vector analysis Experience leading and coordinating security test events to achieve accreditation milestones Understanding of offensive security tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Working knowledge of EVMS systems and project management tools such as CPI and IMS Experience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) including Platform One, Iron Bank and Repo One Experience with Cyber Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) CompensationTotal compensation based on experience level - $160,000-$210,000+ (based on experience level)

Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP Certification reimbursement Long-term program (4+ years) supporting NERVE - National Geospatial Agency Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions Location & ClearanceLocation: Rancho Bernardo, CA (on-site). Clearance: TS/SCI required. Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment typeFull-time Job functionEngineering and Information Technology IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting