Cyber Security Architect

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

The Cybersecurity Architect will lead the design, implementation, and management of secure network and system architectures in compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, including FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP. This role focuses on Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions, ensuring the integrity, security, and scalability of identity management systems. The ideal candidate will lead security assessments, audits, and vulnerability testing, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining security architecture documents, artifacts, and the organization's technology roadmap. Additional duties include contributing to the development and updating of cybersecurity and IT policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure network and system architectures in compliance with federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP).
• Lead the design and deployment of ICAM solutions, ensuring the integrity, security, and scalability of identity management systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align ICAM architecture with overarching security strategies.
• Develop ICAM roadmaps, solutions, and technical documentation aligned with NIST, FICAM and other federal guidelines.
• Provide expert support in the deployment of multifactor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and other federal guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Federal ICAM regulations, including FISMA, OMB M-19-17 and related mandates.
• Close collaboration with customer personnel and teams to ensure solutions are developed with an Enterprise mindset and ensure solutions address site specific requirements and concerns.
• Perform security assessments, audits, and vulnerability testing in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and federal regulations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Security Architecture documents and artifacts
• Lead the development and maintenance of the organization's technology roadmap.
• Support the development of and updating of Cybersecurity and IT policies and procedures

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience with cloud-based identity management solutions specially AWS
• 8-10 years of proven experience in cybersecurity architecture, ideally within a government or defense contracting environment
• In-depth knowledge of federal security standards, including NIST 800-53, FIPS, and FedRAMP.
• Experience with risk management frameworks (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Strong understanding of cloud security in government environments (e.g., GovCloud, DoD IL5 specially AWS.
• Active security clearance preferred
• Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with government agencies and understand compliance requirements.
• Strong communications skills to engage stakeholders and document architecture decisions.
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's preferred.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location: United States - Remote

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $111,000 - $141,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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