Security Architect Lead - Savantage Solutions

Savantage Solutions is seeking a Security Architect Lead to join our technical team. This position will lead all Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other Security-Related tasks for a government client in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and enhancement support of an IT system.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for creating and maintaining System Security Assessment and Authorization documentation for RMF security authorization.
• Develop documentation in accordance with (IAW) current versions of DoD
• Support existing system security documentation to facilitate security authorization in accordance with DoD RMF.
• Supply secure configurations
• Run applicable manual and automated DISA STIGs/SRGs, checklists, and compile for validation within the timeframe specified by the Government using the DISA STIG viewer tool.
• Develop mitigations for non-compliant controls
• Monitor the checklists for updates to the secure configuration and apply any updates
• Deliver compliance checklists
• Support development of a System Security Plan to include providing cybersecurity support artifacts
• Oversee the orderly configuration identification, change identification and control, status
• Instructions (e.g., 8500.01, 8510.01), policy, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications (e.g., 800-18, 800-53a), National Security Agency (NSA) publications, Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) issuances, and United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) tasking orders, and requirements.
• reporting and configuration auditing of product information for such beneficial purposes as to revise capability; improve performance; reliability; or maintainability; extend life; reduce cost; reduce risk and liability; or reduce defects.

 Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

 The candidate must have:

•  Eligibility for Secret Clearance
• 8+ years of related work experience
• Experience in a leadership role for Risk Management Framework (RMF) teams
• Experienced leading solution architectural designs for compliance with NIST 801-53 and DoD related policies for on premise and cloud-based solutions.

Education and Certifications:

The candidate must have:

• BA/BS degree
• One Foundational certification, such as:
  • Certified Cybersecurity Engineer (RCCE)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Officer (C)ISSO)
  • Cybersecurity Analyst, Plus (CySA+)
  • Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG (FITSP-O)
  • GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
  • GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
  • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• One IGC CEC Residential certification such as:
  • Security+
  • CISA
  • CISSP

Compensation

$150k - $195k (based on the National Capital Region)

The pay range for this job level at Savantage Solutions serves as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors considered when extending an offer include but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, seniority, performance, and alignment with market data.

This salary range is based on the National Capital Region and reflects our good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic region or market conditions, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the stated range.

We are committed to providing competitive compensation and encouraging candidates from all locations to apply.

Corporate Summary: 

Savantage Solutions provides a wide range of consulting, systems integration, and financial and project management support to federal and DoD agencies. For over two decades, Savantage Solutions has partnered with organizations in both the public and private sectors to achieve innovative solutions for customers' challenges. 

Savantage Solutions is a woman-owned company that values diversity, initiative, and a commitment to learning and growing. Our philosophy is that diversity is an asset to any industry or organization, and that innovation is only nurtured in an environment that embraces creativity and open minds. We thrive on the ideas and perspectives generated by a diverse workforce.

           Savantage Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer