Cybersecurity Architect (Hybrid remote - Lanham MD)
Full Time
Remote
From $78,300 a year
Posted
Job description
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Information Technology and Cybersecurity that will plan, analyze, and design security infrastructure for information systems leveraging different enterprise technologies within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or Department of the Treasury. As a subject matter expert in solution architecture, you will support all program Cybersecurity initiatives including design and implementation of cyber tools/solutions, analysis of alternatives, platform upgrades, enhancement requests, defect resolution, and project coordination for different enterprise technologies already implemented, or planned. In-depth knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity capabilities and various cybersecurity tools and supporting software and hardware is required. The main focus will be on security operation center tools, log and event management, vulnerability scanning and management, secure configuration management, network security, and cybersecurity architectural support.
The Cybersecurity Architect must be able to work 1-2 days a week at the IRS facility in New Carrollton MD, with remaining days working remotely from home. The Cybersecurity Architect must be flexible and available to attend meetings or perform other activities in New Carrollton as required.
The Cybersecurity Architect will have responsibilities for different enterprise technologies such as Splunk Enterprise, Carbon Black App Control, BigFix, Tenable Security Center, CyberArk, SailPoint IDIQ, Guardium, and others:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional Requirements as per contract/client:
Job Summary:
The Cybersecurity Architect must be able to work 1-2 days a week at the IRS facility in New Carrollton MD, with remaining days working remotely from home. The Cybersecurity Architect must be flexible and available to attend meetings or perform other activities in New Carrollton as required.
The Cybersecurity Architect will have responsibilities for different enterprise technologies such as Splunk Enterprise, Carbon Black App Control, BigFix, Tenable Security Center, CyberArk, SailPoint IDIQ, Guardium, and others:
- Design, architect, implement, and maintain different technologies on client information systems, to include cloud or on-premise endpoints with future growth in mind to ensure a balance between scalability, performance, stability, reliability, and agility
- Gather requirements, plan, propose, and execute information technology deployment tasks to successful closure
- Conduct gap assessments and analysis of security solutions and recommendation of improvement initiatives
- Provide defense in-depth gap analysis and improvement recommendations of the security architecture and posture of the infrastructure and environment
- Lead system analysis and integration efforts, and develop and implement secure configurations standards
- Provide configuration management and control of maintenance architectural/design/functional changes
- Monitor system updates and plan, review, and execute patch/upgrade deployments
- Analyze system operational requirements and define, design, develop, and maintain/improve performance monitoring dashboards, alerts, and reports etc.
- Conduct operations monitoring to ensure proactive issue identification and resolution
- Provide production and infrastructure break-fix support, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, health monitoring, etc.
- Analyze requirements, research and recommend how different, niche technologies should be used to complete the Cybersecurity vision (i.e. endpoint protection, PAM, Forensic software, DevSecOps software, Zero-Trust, etc.)
- Lead a team of security architects, engineers, and analysts on different IRS tasks, to include Enterprise Database Scanning, Machine Learning and Automation, Event Log Monitoring, Annual Security Controls assessments, and other tasks as identified
- Develop individual and team status reports for various engagements and/or contracts
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or additional four [4] years of related experience in lieu of degree) required
- At least 10 years of relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity capabilities and various cybersecurity tools and supporting software and hardware (ex - Splunk Enterprise, Carbon Black App Control, BigFix, Tenable Security Center, CyberArk, SailPoint IDIQ, Guardium, etc.)
- Cloud and on-premises endpoint protection experience
- Enterprise technologies experience
- At least one Cloud and one Security Certifications (Azure, AWS, ISC2, ISACA, EC-Council, etc.)
- Experience implementing different technologies in a large enterprise environment
- Proven ability to work on and with teams comprised of the primary client and other client stakeholders dispersed across geographical sites.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with and/or knowledge of IRS IRMs
- Experience with reviewing/analyzing UWR requirements
- Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, including Scrum or Kanban processes
Additional Requirements as per contract/client:
- Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS High Risk MBI is a plus) including drug testing
- Candidates must be a US Citizen and Federal Tax compliant
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- As Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME), provide expert analytical support as needed for the overall projects and systems by working with engineers and other personnel to ensure effective operations of all capabilities, piloting of new systems, and periodic updates to systems.
- Assist in the planning, designing, development and implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess and minimize system vulnerabilities.
- Review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; recommend mitigation or countermeasures, and resolve integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure.
- Provide expert analysis for the security planning and policies needed.
- Aid in developing long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.
- Review and evaluate security incident response policies, identify the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats, test and implement new policies and establish measures to ensure awareness and compliance.
- Analyze security requirements resulting from new Public Law, Presidential directive, or other external mandate, and assist in defining the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies.
- Develop solutions to integration/interoperability issues, design, develop, and manage IT security systems that meet current and future business requirements, and apply and/or extend, enhance, optimize existing architecture.
- Communicate complex technical requirements to nontechnical personnel, prepare and present briefings to senior management officials on complex issues.
- Perform cyber threat analysis and reporting from both internal and external sources.
- Conduct research and write papers based on the identification of trends, up-and-coming threats, and recommend mitigation strategy.
- Actively monitor and research cyber threats with a direct or indirect impact to the public’s data.
Minimum Requirements:
MAXIMUS Introduction: Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com. EEO Statement: EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency: Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Posted Max: USD $200,000.00/Yr. Posted Min: USD $78,300.00/Yr.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 10-12 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
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