What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Architect position at United States Senate?
Cybersecurity Architect #5360
Target Hiring Range : $139,000-$180,000
Department : Chief Information Officer
Posting Date Range : 2 / 12 / 2025-2 / 19 / 2025
Pay Grade Range : $139009-$189558
Work Hours : 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm
FLSA Status : Exempt
Remote Work Status : Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule : 2-3 days a week on-site
All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.
This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description
The Target Salary Range for this position is : $139,000-$180,000
As a Cybersecurity Architect, you will be a subject matter expert in the technologies that support the Cybersecurity Department, responsible for ensuring the functionality, security, and optimization of Senate information systems and networks. Your role involves providing expert guidance on cybersecurity architecture, engaging with emerging technologies, and supporting the Senate's cybersecurity mission through strategic oversight, technical expertise, and complex problem-solving. You will be a key contributor to enhancing the Senate's cybersecurity systems, collaborating with internal and external teams, and supporting a customer-focused, high-impact cybersecurity program.
Key Accountabilities / Essential Job Duties
Serves as an internal consultant and advisor in own area of expertise (e.g., technology, tools, standards, best practices, processes, etc.). Supports assigned supervisor on overall enterprise information security architecture with the organization's overall security strategy. Interprets and advises the assigned supervisor on appropriate application of laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific issues. Provides support to the assigned supervisor in the development of cyber operations specific indicators measuring success and attainment of team goals and objectives. Provides support to the team for planning / developmental forums and working groups as appropriate. Interprets patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and / or overall effectiveness of the team's cybersecurity mission and objectives. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
An associate's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
Other Duties / Responsibilities
- Develops short-term and strategic training events for the assigned team in conjunction with Supervisor's / Branch Manager's approval.
Required Work Experience
Required Special Skills / Knowledge
Candidates must have experience in cybersecurity concepts and practices, with knowledge of :
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Desired Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate with advanced knowledge in key areas of cybersecurity. The ideal candidate should have :
Working Conditions
Security Clearance
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must :
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefitspackage for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage tohelp provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professionaldevelopment, transportation subsidy, TSP / retirement savings, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA'sbenefits, please visit https : / / sen.gov / OPPW.
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with "Accommodation" in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible underthe VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans' preference tobe considered for all future veterans' preference positions within the SenateSergeant at Arms.
To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.
An applicantwho declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and / or to provideinformation and documentation regarding his / her disabled veteran's status willnot be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may beruled ineligible for veterans'preference.
Salary : $139,000 - $180,000
