Security Architect Engineer

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is always interested in connecting with cleared professionals supporting mission-focused work in FAA Governance.

The Security Architect / Engineer provides technical leadership for designing and governing security architecture across FAA data platforms and enterprise systems. This role defines target-state security architecture and ensures alignment with FAA ISPP, FISMA, FedRAMP, and ATO requirements.

The Security Architect / Engineer embeds security into platform and solution architectures spanning data, application, integration, cloud, and hybrid environments. Responsibilities include defining and enforcing security patterns for identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network segmentation, logging, monitoring, and incident response. The role leads security architecture reviews, supports system authorization activities, and designs continuous monitoring and compliance mechanisms across production and non-production environments.

The Security Architect / Engineer collaborates closely with enterprise, solution, and integration architects, platform engineers, Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) teams, and system owners to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure security is integrated throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC). The role produces and maintains security architecture artifacts, participates in governance and technical reviews, and provides advisory support for platform modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

This application is for a talent pipeline and is not tied to an active job opening. By applying, you are expressing interest in future opportunities that match your skills and experience. O ur team regularly reviews resumes for both immediate and upcoming openings. If your background aligns with a current or future position, we'll be in touch.

Location: REMOTE - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Responsibilities

You may be a great fit if you have experience with:

Demonstrated experience designing and governing security architectures in complex, regulated enterprise environments.
A minimum of 6 years of cybersecurity or similar professional experience.
Strong knowledge of FISMA, RedRAMP, ATO processes, IAM, encryption, audit logging, and continuous monitoring practices.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, information security, or a related technical discipline (master's preferred, but not required).
Experience supporting systems through the full SDLC, including security design reviews, authorization, and operational sustainment.
Proven ability to evaluate emerging security technologies and apply them across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate security requirements into actionable technical designs.
Experience successfully leading federal security and privacy reviews for a broad range of software and systems, including custom-developed and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

Experience managing Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) associated with security reviews, and experience leading their implementation.
Experience integrating security controls, associated authentication and authorization protocols, with internal and externals software and platforms, including SaaS.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement:

. Must comply with FAA System and access requirements

Must meet updated ID requirements:

• If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email .

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