Florida Virtual School · 1 day ago
Cybersecurity Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expFlorida Virtual School is a leader in online education, dedicated to providing transformative digital solutions for students. The Cybersecurity Architect will serve as the technical lead responsible for designing and implementing secure architectures while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and organizational policies.
Education
Responsibilities
Provide engineering design, analysis, deployments, and configuration management of security systems and applications, including network security appliances and host-based security systems
Design, develop, and implement security architectures that meet business requirements
Collaborate with internal and external teams and business partners to ensure that security is integrated into the evaluation, selection, design, installation, configuration, and testing processes for hardware, software, and cloud products
Perform system security deployments on designated technology platforms, including operating systems, applications, and network security devices, according to defined policies and industry best practices
Design, implement, and maintain an enterprise cybersecurity governance framework aligned with organizational goals and recognized frameworks
Lead development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, charters, and governance documentation
Establish and support cybersecurity governance structures and committees to enhance oversight and risk management
Ensure alignment between governance, operational practices, and technical implementation
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, organizational cybersecurity standards, and student privacy protections
Architect and engineer systems to detect, monitor, and respond to compliance issues, including unauthorized technology use
Lead DevOps projects and security engineering sprints, including facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Define and document technical requirements by writing Epics, Features, and User Stories for the architecture and engineering teams
Collaborate with Security Engineers to refine backlog items, ensuring clear acceptance criteria and alignment with technical roadmaps
Coordinate resources and manage project timelines to ensure the timely delivery of security infrastructure improvements
Assess technology risks, system changes, and third-party solutions to determine appropriate controls
Provide architectural guidance to ensure third-party systems meet governance, policy, and statutory expectations
Assists and trains team members in the use of security tools, prepares security reports, and resolves security issues
Participates in the On-Call rotation for after-hours support
Technical experience in design and troubleshooting Internet services, including, but not limited to, DNS, LDAP, FTP, HTTP, and Web services, SMTP, and POP protocols
Participates in a designated Queue Duty rotation to manage operational escalations, review ticket queues, and unblock delivery teams
Serve as subject-matter expert on cybersecurity governance, compliance, and architecture
Collaborate across IT, GRC, and engineering teams to embed security into system development lifecycle activities
Mentor cybersecurity personnel and cross-functional teams on governance and architecture best practices
Stay informed on evolving cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, and statutory requirements
Evaluate new technologies to support secure, compliant adoption
Support alignment of cybersecurity objectives with organizational goals
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, including meeting deadlines, coordinating resources effectively, and consistently demonstrating professionalism and respect
Contribute to performance goals and targets, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with cybersecurity objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, or cybersecurity governance roles with responsibility for secure system planning and oversight
At least 5 years of hands-on engineering or senior information technology architecture experience supporting enterprise-class environments, including network security and Windows/Linux server operating systems, while leading projects within Agile and DevOps frameworks
Demonstrated expertise in designing and securing complex hybrid environments, with a minimum of 3 years working in Public Cloud architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS
Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity governance and architecture frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0
Strong understanding of risk management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response, and identity and access management
Ability to design, implement, and manage identity, monitoring, and other security technologies with strong supporting documentation
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including routers, switches, servers, virtualization, cloud platforms, and networking protocols
Proficiency with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar
Familiarity with K-12 and other regulated privacy expectations, including student data protection, secure digital learning environments, FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic, high-demand environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build consensus and collaborate across cross-functional teams
High level of interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach across technical and non-technical departments
Strong customer-service orientation, ensuring stakeholder needs are addressed with clarity and professionalism
Well-developed organizational skills with proven ability to manage documentation, details, and follow-through effectively
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Skilled in data analysis and interpretation, including compiling, categorizing, prioritizing, and synthesizing information to support decision-making
Preferred
One or more certifications, such as CISSP, GSEC, CEH, or CISM, are preferred
Agile or Project Management certifications are a plus
Experience in K-12 education, government, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
A well-rounded benefits package
Generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
An array of professional development opportunities
Company
Florida Virtual School
Florida Virtual School is the leader in online learning.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Cryan
Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Battaglia
Sr. Support Rep., Partner Services, FL
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