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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 Vetera
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
Responsibilities
IT Architecture Design and Security Solutions: Contribute to the design and
development of secure IT architectures for both cloud and on-premise systems
within the ESA project, ensuring alignment with the VA's security and
operational requirements.
Documentation and Framework Development: Create detailed architecture
diagrams, white papers, frameworks, and documentation that cover all
components of the ESA project, including network topology and security
infrastructure.
Security Policy and Threat Mitigation: Apply your proficiency in
cybersecurity policy and threat mitigation to design and implement robust
security solutions within the ESA project, utilizing tools like intrusion
detection systems and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Cloud and On-Premise Security Architecture: Develop IT architectures with a
focus on security and risk management across both cloud and on-premise
systems, ensuring the integration of best practices and the latest
technologies.
Enterprise Architecture Tools Utilization: Use Enterprise Architecture
tools such as Sparx EA and ArchiMate to support architectural decisions,
analyses, and the overall design process within the ESA project.
Trade-Off Analysis: Perform trade-off analyses to balance scope,
schedule, and performance considerations within the ESA project, ensuring
that security solutions meet both technical requirements and project
constraint
Containerization and Serverless Security: Implement secure containerization
strategies using tools like Docker Security or Kubernetes, and apply
serverless security frameworks to ensure secure function-as-a-service
(FaaS) deployments in cloud-native applications.
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Utilize identity governance tools
such as SailPoint or ForgeRock to enhance identity and access management
(IAM) practices within the ESA project, ensuring secure and compliant
access controls.
Network Security Design: Apply knowledge of Software Defined Networking
(SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) to secure dynamic,
programmable networkswithin the ESA project, enhancing the overall security
po
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with senior architects,
cybersecurity analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that the ESA
project's architecture is robust, secure, and aligned with the VA's
strategic objectives.
Security Certification and Compliance: Maintain relevant certifications
such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or AWS Certified
Security - Specialty, ensuring that your knowledge and practices are up to
date with industry standards.
Security Clearance and Compliance: Ensure the ESA project adheres to all
relevant security regulations and support the process of obtaining and
maintaining a Tier 4 / High Risk Public Trust background investigation for
project personnel.
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