SAIC · 5 hours ago
System Security Architect
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSAIC is seeking a motivated and experienced Mid-Level System Security Architect to join our team and contribute to mission-critical operations. This role requires an active Secret clearance and offers the opportunity to support the Manpower Management Office (MMO) within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management by delivering tailored guidance and implementing comprehensive system security architecture solutions.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and assess Zero Trust network architectures for Department of War (DoW) business systems
Create micro-segmentation strategies that protects data and maintains efficiency
Enhance security controls and implementation of RMF steps
Produce Security Assessment Reports
Navigate complex inheritance models for cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments
Embed security requirements into functional specifications during solution analysis
Evaluate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) against Zero-Trust principles and DoW standards
Develop cybersecurity strategies meeting Clinger Cohen Act (CCA) compliance
Create security test plans supporting development and operations
Assess security lifecycle requirements from acquisition to Full Operational Capability (FOC)
Design disaster recovery and continuity architectures meeting demanding availability requirements
Document security impacts of new implementations for the organization’s overall risk posture
Implement DevSecOps pipelines with automated security testing and vulnerability remediation
Assess current security architecture effectiveness through evaluation and testing
Identify existing security gaps and opportunities for improvement
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the MMO and O&MPD Leadership
Qualification
Required
Active Secret clearance and US citizenship
Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of experience or Master's degree and at least 7 years of experience
Degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
8+ years of hands on-experience designing Zero Trust architectures
5+ years of experience of architecting security solutions in IL5/IL6 environments
Deep understanding of DoW Zero-Trust Architecture
Familiarity with Thunderdome, Flank Speed, ICAM and other various data services
Knowledge of DoDI 5000.75 and Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, or DoDAF)
Must have at least two of the following certs CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP
Preferred
Deep knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies spanning traditional waterfall and Agile frameworks, with hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, testing, and continuous delivery
Understanding of supply chain security and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Professionalism, tact, and experience working with senior DoW leadership
Certification in one or more industry cloud certifications (AWS SA-Professional, AZ-305, VMware VCIX-NV, or OCI Architect Professional)
Experience with Security, Orchestration, Automation, and response (SOAR) solutions
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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