Senior Security Architect

Job description

**About Agile Defense** At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. **Requisition #: pending** **Job Title:** Senior Security Architect **Location:** Washington, DC - Hybrid 2-3 days **Clearance Level:** Public Trust, Must Have Ability to Obtain a Clearance **Required Certification(s):** One of the following: CISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP, Splunk/SIEM or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Certification ### Job Description The Senior Security Architect for the SOC is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced security architectures that protect the organization’s systems, data, and infrastructure. This role works closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure the security operations environment is resilient, scalable, and aligned with business and compliance requirements. ### Education Background - Bachelors Degree - 5-7 years designing secure system and network architectures for federal agencies; experience with Zero Trust and NIST 800-160 ### Years of Experience 5-7 years ### Required Skills - Cybersecurity architecture for federal systems. - Extensive zero trust and cloud migration experience. - Designed enterprise security reference architectures adopted by multiple agencies. - Leads secure system design, integration of controls, and alignment to NIST/FISMA - One of the following: CISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP, Splunk/SIEM or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Certification ### Preferred Skills - Strong knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms, endpoint security tools, cloud security technologies, and network security controls. - Experience designing and implementing detection and response architectures. - Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. - Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences. ### Working Conditions Monday - Friday, Regular business hours