Cybersecurity Architect

ASSYST is seeking for a Cybersecurity Architect for our upcoming project in Washington D.C.
The Cybersecurity Architect will lead the strategic design and technical implementation of secure network and cloud infrastructures while managing a team of engineers to mitigate enterprise risk through NIST-aligned assessments and executive-level advocacy.
Job Location: Washington D.C. (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite and 2 Days remote)
Requirements:

Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, building, testing, and implementing enterprise-level security systems within an organization's IT network infrastructure.
Leadership: At least 5 years of experience successfully managing and mentoring a team of Security Engineers.
Technical Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience and architectural knowledge of the following:

• Network Security: Wireless Networks, Firewalls, and IDS/IPS.
• Infrastructure: LAN/WAN architectures.
• Security Operations: SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) implementation.
• Modern Infrastructure: Cloud integration strategies and hybrid environment security.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Proven track record of applying risk management techniques to perform comprehensive risk assessments. Must demonstrate proficiency in NIST standards to ensure system designs sufficiently mitigate Information Assurance (IA) risks.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel, ranging from technical staff to senior management.
• Strong capacity to explain complex security concepts and enforce security measures necessary to protect agency assets.
• Excellent training, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is required.
• CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional) is highly preferred.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law