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Technical Lead Chief Security Architect / Engineer

9th Way Insignia
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Veterans Affairs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 15 years of Enterprise Security Architecture Information Security experience at a large company or Government agency similar in size/scope to GSA, IRS, DoD or VA.
  • Expertise in project management, security architecture and security engineering.
  • Expertise in advancing the development of legacy and new health IT digital architectures including cloud, mobile, IoT, APIs, VR/XR, 5G, PQC, DLP, Cryptography, Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
  • Expertise in risk management.
  • Expertise in using Enterprise Architecture (EA) tools.
  • Expertise in guiding architecture tool processes and products (e.g. SABSA).
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, and Network Systems Communications Management.
  • CASP+ (SecurityX), CCISO, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCED, GCIH, GSLC, CCNP Security.
What the job really is

The Technical Lead Chief Security Architect / Engineer at 9th Way Insignia will provide senior-level technical leadership in cybersecurity architecture and engineering for federal customers, particularly the VA program. The role involves translating business and cybersecurity requirements into secure, scalable solutions, overseeing security architecture reviews, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in implementing security strategies throughout the system development lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Basic Life A&D
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the remote location.
  • Salary range provided but described as a guideline, not a guarantee.
  • Requires up to two onsite travel visits, which may be a consideration for candidates preferring fully remote roles.
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