Security Architect
Company: GovCIO
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
GovCIO is a team of transformers-people who are passionate about
transforming government I.T. We believe in making a difference by
developing digital strategies and delivering the technology-related
innovation governmental operations that improve the citizen
experience every day.But we can't do it alone. We welcome and
nurture an inclusive and diversified work culture. Because
different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives
make us better decision-makers, problem solvers, and creators.
We're changing the face of I.T. - from our diverse staff to the
end-products we develop. And we're excited to expand our team. Are
you ready to be a transformer? The ideal candidate will be a senior
Enterprise Security Architect with a thorough understanding of
Security Architecture and the role it plays in a large federal
enterprise and how it interacts with all other facets of IT
Architecture that exists in an agency like USAID. The individual
will be a Thought Leader in all aspects related to Security at
USAID who provides guidance and oversight to a wide variety of
teams in USAID on any topic related to Security.
Responsibilities
- Review technical architecture designs being produced by various
teams across USAID from a Security perspective.
- Perform Analysis of Alternatives researching product and
strategy options and presenting recommendations and analysis.
- Create and maintain Security related Reference
Architectures.
- Create and maintain Security Standards.
- Work within USAID interdisciplinary teams (e.g. CISO, ISSOs,
Information Assurance, Privacy teams) to ensure that organizational
information exchange requirements are identified and met. Be an
evangelist for promoting new ideas and concepts related to Security
at USAID. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience)
- Be a seasoned Security Architect with federal and/or commercial
experience (minimum of 7 years in this field). In this role that
candidate should:
- Have a thorough understanding of Security Architecture and the
role it plays in the enterprise and how it interacts with all
facets of IT Architecture.
- Review and maintain USAID IT Security Architecture reference
model.
- Have an understanding of Security Principles.
- Have an understanding of Security Management concepts.
- Be a Thought Leader in all aspects related to Security at
USAID. The candidate should be able to conduct research, develop
position papers, reports and presentations for briefings to a wide
variety of teams on any topic related to Security.
- This can include (but is not limited to) emerging technologies,
trends in Security, Security strategies, current and target states
related to Security Architecture at USAID, existing USAID
products.
- On a regular basis, be able to
- Review technical architecture designs being produced by various
teams across USAID from a Security perspective.
- Perform Analysis of Alternatives researching product and
strategy options and presenting recommendations and analysis.
- Create and maintain Security related Reference
Architectures.
- Create and maintain Security Standards.
- Be able to work within USAID interdisciplinary teams (e.g.
CISO, ISSOs, Information Assurance, Privacy teams) to ensure that
organizational information exchange requirements are identified and
met. Be an evangelist for promoting new ideas and concepts related
to Security at USAID.
- Have knowledge of TOGAF, FEAF
- Have awareness and knowledge of federal directives, FISMA,
Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes, System
Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) processes, FEDRamp,
Security-related NIST controls and standards Desired Qualifications
- MA/MS and 13+ years' experience
- CISSP certification
- TOGAF certification
- Knowledge and experience with Cloud Service Providers (AWS and
Azure strongly preferred)
- Experience and understanding of International Development
similar to the work undertaken by USAID . #
Keywords: GovCIO, Washington DC , Security Architect, Professions , Washington, DC
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