Lead Security Architect
Shore Point, Inc.2 days ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evaluation of enterprise security architectures aligned with Zero Trust Architecture principles.
- Coordinate with enterprise architects and systems security engineers to allocate and implement security controls.
- Translate operational needs and stakeholder interests into technical requirements and functional specifications.
- Support Risk Management Framework activities, including system life-cycle support plans and operational procedures.
- Manage security requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle and evaluate vendor-proposed security designs.
- Conduct security reviews and design modeling, identify architecture gaps, and develop risk management plans.
- Categorize systems, define security boundaries, and document protection needs for information systems and networks.
- Advise senior leadership and authorized officials on design concepts, project costs, and vulnerability impacts.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in security architecture or a senior technical role.
- Certification such as CISSP, GIAC Security Enterprise Architect, or GIAC Defensible Security Architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex requirements and convert them into actionable tasks and processes.
- Demonstrated experience architecting secure enterprise systems using Zero Trust Architecture principles.
- Deep proficiency documenting IT architectures with TOGAF, DoDAF, or FEAF.
- Knowledge of identity management, micro-segmentation, secure cloud or hybrid IT delivery, NIST 800-series guidance, FedRAMP, and the Risk Management Framework.
- Technical expertise in network security, encryption algorithms, and countermeasures for cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field is beneficial.
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement based in Herndon, Virginia.
- 144 hours of paid time off and 11 holidays.
- 85% of insurance premiums covered through major healthcare carriers.
- 401(k) plan.
- Continuing education, certification maintenance, and certification reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.
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About Shore Point, Inc.
ShorePoint, Inc. is a privately held cybersecurity services firm that designs, implements, and operates security programs for U.S. federal agencies and regulated enterprises. Offerings span security architecture, operations, compliance (FISMA), continuous monitoring, and support for DHS’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and focuses on high-threat environments across federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets.