Senior System Architect (R-00257)
True Zero Technologies6 days ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise IT, operational, technical, and information architecture design and implementation.
- Design and validate secure, scalable AWS, AWS GovCloud, cloud-based, and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
- Develop Zero Trust architectures aligned with NIST SP 800-207 and federal cybersecurity requirements.
- Integrate SIEM, SOAR, CDM, TDSP, EDR, identity management, and AWS cloud-native security capabilities.
- Design secure CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps infrastructure, application architectures, Kubernetes environments, and containerized deployments.
- Create engineering design documents, architecture blueprints, technical specifications, security control mappings, and enterprise architecture standards.
- Evaluate systems and technologies, identify architectural gaps and performance issues, and oversee integrated system improvements.
- Provide technical leadership across concurrent initiatives, architecture governance, technical proposals, stakeholder collaboration, and implementation priorities.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of progressive experience supporting cybersecurity and information technology environments, including enterprise architecture, technical engineering, security solution design, and complex system integration.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, or supporting cloud solutions, including AWS infrastructure and services.
- Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification at the Associate or Professional level.
- Experience with AWS GovCloud, Amazon EKS, Amazon ECS, and containerized application environments.
- Strong experience with enterprise cybersecurity architectures, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, CDM, penetration testing capabilities, DevSecOps, IAM, and cloud-native security services.
- Experience with secure application architecture, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure design, system integration, technical documentation, and architecture governance.
- Experience designing secure architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, NIST SP 800-207, and applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Non-Sensitive / High Risk Public Trust security clearance, Tier 4/6c.
- Ability to lead complex technical work, evaluate emerging technologies, conduct technical design discussions, and communicate effectively with technical and federal stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
Tech Stack
About True Zero Technologies
True Zero Technologies provides cybersecurity consulting and managed security services to public- and private-sector organizations, including federal, defense, and SLED customers. Its offerings span SOC operations, incident response, security engineering and architecture, SIEM migration, endpoint security, and Zero Trust design and implementation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, the privately held, veteran-owned firm delivers both project-based engagements and ongoing managed services.