Company Introduction
9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business
bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can
achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud
modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise
architecture, enterprise IT, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about
9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com.
Team (Project) Introduction
The Enterprise Security Architecture (ESA) project is a comprehensive
initiative by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enhance and
secure its IT infrastructure. The project focuses on developing a unified
security architecture that integrates new and emerging technologies, such as
cloud computing, IoT, and AI, while ensuring compliance with federal
cybersecurity standards. The goal of the ESA project is to protect the VA's
information systems and data, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity,
and availability of critical information while supporting the VA's mission
to provide secure, reliable services to Veterans.
9th Way Insignia is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Security Architect,
Intermediate to contribute to the development and implementation of a cohesive
Enterprise Security Architecture (ESA) that ensures the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of Veteran and VA information. You will work
collaboratively with senior architects and various stakeholders to design,
document, and deploy secure technologies across the VA enterprise. This
position is crucial in our efforts to modernize VA's cybersecurity
infrastructure, address emerging threats, and align with federal cybersecurity
Professional Level
The Enterprise Security Architect, Intermediate position aligns as an E3,
Engineer.
Functional Job (LCAT) Information:
Enterprise Architect
Requirements
5+ years of experience in IT architecture design and security solutions for
both cloud and on-premise systems.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, cybersecurity, or a relevant
field (or 5 years of additional relevant experience in IT architecture may
be substituted for education).
Proficiency in IT architecture design, including the creation of diagrams,
white papers, frameworks, and documentation covering all system
components, such as network topology and security infrastructure.
Proficiency in cybersecurity policy, threat mitigation, and the use of
cybersecurity tools, such as intrusion detection systems and Public Key
Infrastructure.
Experience with the design and development of IT architectures, focusing on
security and risk management across cloud and on-premise systems.
Demonstrated use of Enterprise Architecture tools, such as Sparx EA and
ArchiMate, to support architectural decisions and analyses.
Proven ability to perform trade-off analyses between scope, schedule, and
performance within IT and security projects.
Ability to obtaining a Tier 4 / High Risk Public Trust background
investigation
Experience with containerization security, focusing on tools like Docker
Security or Kubernetes for secure microservice architectures.
Familiarity with serverless security frameworks for cloud-native applications
to ensure secure function-as-a-service (FaaS) deployments.
Skills in identity governance tools such as SailPoint or ForgeRock for
advanced identity and access management (IAM) practices.
Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function
Virtualization (NFV) for securing dynamic, programmable networks.
Certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or
AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $96,370.33 - $152,655.36
9th Way Insignia's range for this job level is a general guideline only and
not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Clearance, background investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to asecurity investigation and may need
to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Tier 4 / High Risk Public Trust
Location
This position is remote.
9th Way Insignia reserves the right to adjust work location based upon mission