BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Architect at Washington, DC.
Position Title: Cyber Security Architect
Location: Washington, DC 20260
Anticipated Start Date: 07/12/2024.
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 02 Months Contract with Strong Possibility to Extension.
Job Type: [FULL TIME (40 HRS WEEKLY)] [CONTRACT], [ONSITE]
Pay Range: $96 - $98
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Job Description:
Cyber Architecture IV
Responsible for guiding the design and implementation of secure solutions and services across our business and IT support areas. Driving the successful configuration and implementation of security solutions to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
Duties:

• Blend expert knowledge in Enterprise Architecture and Defense-In-Depth principles to provide input to Security Authorization process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concepts of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance of training materials).
• Validates accuracy and applicability of technical solutions to incorporate environmental conditions with business needs.
• Drives standardization of architectures for future use.

Desired Education and Experience:
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering/ cyber discipline with at least 10 years of professional experience; or equivalent experience/ combined education; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree. PLUS
• 2 years of leadership experience with planning and managing security engagements.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors and ten (10) years or more experience; or Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

CERTIFICATIONS: (One or more required)

• CompTIA Net
• CompTIA A
• CompTIA Security
• CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer or CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
• CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSMP preferred
• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
Keywords:
Cyber Security Architect, Planning and managing security engagements.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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