Cybersecurity Architect

SANTA ANA, CA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Network
Security Engineering
Remote Access
Virtual Private Network
Multi-factor Authentication
Wireless Networking
Authentication
Encryption
DNSSEC
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
SIEM
Dashboard
Reporting
Incident Management
Policies and Procedures
PASS
Information Systems
CISSP
Reverse Engineering
Malware Analysis
IT Management
Security Operations
System On A Chip
Cyber Security
Palo Alto
Firewall
Intrusion Prevention
Network Security
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Technical Support
Communication
Project Management
Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2511603

Location: SANTA ANA, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-11-17

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect to support the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD). This role involves providing technical leadership and oversight for OCSD's cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard systems, assets, and data against cyber threats.

Period of Performance: Contract valid until June 2027.

100% onsite 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Network firewalls (NGFW), Panorama Central Management, and associated security services (Wildfire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, Anti-Virus, etc.).
Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies, rule sets, and zone segmentation aligned with Zero Trust principles.
Act as the top-tier subject matter expert for all Palo-Alto related security engineering, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Architect and optimize secure remote access solutions, utilizing Palo Alto GlobalProtect or similar enterprise VPN technologies, ensuring least privilege and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are implemented properly.
Develop and enforce security policies for both corporate and guest wireless networks, ensuring proper segmentation, secure authentication protocols, and encryption methods are in place.
Design and implement a secure DNS architecture utilizing DNSSEC or private DNS services.
Lead the design, tuning, and integration of device logs into an enterprise SIEM.
Develop advanced correlation rules, alerts, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to identify, prioritize, and track security threats and anomalies.
Develop, maintain, and test the OCSD Incident Response Plan and playbooks.
Conduct post-incident reviews to identify architectural gaps and define security enhancements.
Ensure alignment with local, state, and federal mandates, specifically CJIS requirements, across all security architectures, policies, and procedures.
Create and maintain enterprise-wide security standards, control baselines, and reference architectures.
Conduct regular security assessments and define remediation strategies to address control deficiencies.

Qualifications

Required:

BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 9+ years of relevant industry experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree).
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust and pass a lifestyle polygraph we well requiring U.S. Citzenship.
Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) or equivalent.
Professional experience providing technical leadership in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment offering cybersecurity services.
Deep understanding of Palo Alto Networks architecture and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and other security products.
Expertise in network security design, deployment, and maintenance.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot security issues and provide user support.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Project management experience with the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and overnight as needed.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2511603
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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