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The Security Operations Architect Lead joins the team to lead the modernization of enterprise security operations through Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and next-generation security platforms. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to executives and security leaders to transform legacy operating models into resilient, AI-enabled ecosystems. Key responsibilities include developing strategic roadmaps, conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, and designing scalable architectures for federal civilian agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure. The position requires expertise in zero trust architecture, cyber resilience, and security engineering principles. Candidates must utilize technologies and platforms from vendors such as Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Cisco, ServiceNow, Google Cloud, AWS, and Zscaler. The work focuses on addressing sophisticated cyber threats through security operations modernization, threat detection, and identity security.
Lead the modernization of enterprise security operations using Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and next-generation platforms.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and CISOs to transform legacy operating models into resilient security ecosystems.
Identify technology combinations and operational processes to address evolving cyber threats and business risks.
Develop strategic roadmaps and conduct cybersecurity risk assessments to align with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
Design scalable architectures leveraging advanced analytics, AI agents, and real-time threat intelligence.
Guide teams in developing solutions that balance cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience in mission-critical environments.
Oversee initiatives for threat detection, identity security, cloud security, and zero trust architecture.
Drive innovation in Agentic AI governance, autonomous security operations, and cyber risk quantification.
What we're looking for
U.S. citizenship is required.
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, or GIAC certification.
12+ years of experience leading cybersecurity architecture, security operations, enterprise security transformation, or cyber risk management initiatives.
7+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity solutions for government, state and local, civilian, critical infrastructure, financial services, or highly regulated environments.
5+ years of experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives involving cloud, AI, automation, or security platform transformation.
Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies, and aligning security investments to business and mission priorities.
Experience working with leading cybersecurity OEMs and enterprise technology providers such as Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Cisco, ServiceNow, Google Cloud, AWS, or Zscaler.
Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture frameworks, security operations, zero trust, cyber resilience, enterprise risk management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and security engineering principles.
Knowledge of Agentic AI, AI governance, responsible AI, and the security implications of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.
Ability to lead executive-level client engagements, develop transformation roadmaps, manage multidisciplinary technical teams, and communicate complex technical, business, and risk concepts.
Experience leading Agentic AI transformation or AI-enabled security operations modernization programs (preferred).
Experience supporting state and local government cybersecurity modernization initiatives (preferred).
Experience with cyber risk quantification, NIST CSF 2.0 assessments, maturity assessments, and enterprise risk modeling (preferred).
Knowledge of NIST, FedRAMP, CJIS, IRS 1075, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and other regulatory or compliance frameworks (preferred).
Knowledge of modern SOC transformation, security data lakes, security data fabrics, cyber fusion centers, and intelligent automation platforms (preferred).
Ability to influence technology strategy, OEM roadmaps, and enterprise security investment decisions (preferred).
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Public Policy, or Business Administration (preferred).
Advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CGRC, CRISC, GSE, TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or AWS Solutions Architect Professional (preferred).