Cyber Security Architect

Agile Defense, LLC
United States, Virginia, Quantico
27410 Hot Patch Road (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2025
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition #: 988 Job Title: Cyber Security Architect Location: HQDA USACID IMD 475 Town Center Drive, Stafford, Virginia 22554 Russell-Knox Building, 27130 Telegraph Rd, Quantico, VA 22134 Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret Required Certification(s): Must have at least one of the following: * CCSP * CISM * CISSO * CISSP-ISSAP * CISSP-ISSEP * Cloud+ * CSSLP * FITSP-D * GCIA * GCLD * GCSA * GDSA * GICSP * GSEC * SecurityX / CASP+ Must also hold at least one of the following: * Automated Compliance and Assessment System Certification * Azure Network Engineer Associate * Azure Security Engineer Associate * Cybersecurity Architect * Cybersecurity Architect Expert * Cybersecurity Architect Expert * Identity and Access Administrator Associate * Red Hat Certified Engineer * Security Operations Analyst Associate * Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Closed completed T5 (SBI, SBPR, PPR) investigation with eligibility to Top Secret. SUMMARY US Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID) Criminal Investigative Management System (CIMS) Intermediate Cyber Security Architect supporting the US Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID) Criminal Investigative Management System (CIMS) JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for the overall maintenance of the government's information technology security systems and protocols. Design and implement security measures for hardware, software, and network platforms to ensure protection from cyber attacks and any other possible harmful intrusions that could compromise or damage the government's data and network infrastructure. Assess existing cybersecurity systems and protocols and design and implement upgrades to existing measures and implement new procedures. Provides timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from begin activities. Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity. Document and escalate incidents that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment and analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information. Perform event correlation to using information gathered for a variety of sources withing the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack. Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source data sets (indications and warnings). Notify the government of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the government's cyber incident response plan. Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles, computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. Knowledge of risk management QUALIFICATIONS Required Certification(s): Must have at least one of the following: * CCSP * CISM * CISSO * CISSP-ISSAP * CISSP-ISSEP * Cloud+ * CSSLP * FITSP-D * GCIA * GCLD * GCSA * GDSA * GICSP * GSEC * SecurityX / CASP+ Must also hold at least one of the following: * Automated Compliance and Assessment System Certification * Azure Network Engineer Associate * Azure Security Engineer Associate * Cybersecurity Architect * Cybersecurity Architect Expert * Cybersecurity Architect Expert * Identity and Access Administrator Associate * Red Hat Certified Engineer * Security Operations Analyst Associate * Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Education, Background, and Years of Experience * BA/BS in Computer Science with 5 years experience or AA in Computer Science with 7 years experience. ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills * Software, systems and network security for distributed computing environment * Operational experience in large-scale entreprise network environment with custom applications * Familiarity with government policies, procedures and regulations for federal information systems * Ideally have background or familiarity with law enforcement and/or criminal databases and information systems WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions * Office Strength Demands * Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements * Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse). Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply for this job