Information Security Architect

Company Description:

Xcelnet Systems Inc.

is seeking a Senior Security Architect and Solutions Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design and oversee the implementation of security solutions to protect cloud-hosted operating environments using Zero Trust and defense-in-depth strategies across the client Network. The SME will conduct Cloud Application Assessments of the Information Security Division Technology Stack and provide technical guidance to secure the cloud architecture for the supported CSPs . The SME will provide specialized expertise in emerging cloud technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), robotic process automation, blockchain, quantum computing).

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance, oversight and leadership for the organization's security and Zero Trust architecture

• Develop Cloud security solutions and architecture that are aligned to Zero Trust principles

• Lead and oversee security and Zero Trust, architecture and design

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to implement security and Zero Trust architecture activities and initiatives

• Develop Cloud Security Architecture roadmaps and strategy

• Support Cloud deployments (private, hybrid, on-premise virtualization)

• Design Cloud security event visibility and telemetry

• Provide design and oversight into identity Credential, and access management (ICAM) technologies

• Determine Network security requirements and security controls

• Apply Network segmentation and defense in depth to security architecture

• Incorporate OT/IoT security requirements and controls to security architecture

• Develop scope, cost estimates, and implementation schedules of cloud deployments of security tools

• Evaluate new security products and solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

• 10+ years of experience providing technical leadership around architecture, cybersecurity, and deployment strategies for solutions in Hyperscaler Cloud Provider platforms.

• 5+ years of experience performing functions and responsibilities as technical service delivery manager for complex systems that either have a high FIPS 199 categorization or High Value Asset (HVA).

• Must hold in good standings Professional certifications on hyperscaler cloud provider platforms (like AWS/Azure/GCP etc.) and/or advanced cloud specialty certification.

• Expert in designing Zero Trust solutions and architecture

• Expert knowledge of Micro-segmentation, VPC/VNet and SD-LANs

• Expert knowledge of Cloud deployment automation and templates

• Expert understanding of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) technologies

• Expert knowledge of Firewalls and web application security

• Expert knowledge of IDS/IPS

• Expert knowledge of SIEM and Centralized logging/auditing

• Expert knowledge of Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

• Expert knowledge of Web Application Security

Work Location:

Washington, DC or Hybrid (1 day onsite/remote) - Potentially remote eligible pending customer approval

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