ENS Solutions

Builds secure IT systems for government clients

Cybersecurity Architect

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations.
At least 5 years of experience in network architecture and design.
Experience architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities aligned with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture.
Experience leading product selection initiatives involving perimeter defense, zero trust, automation and orchestration, artificial intelligence, analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, or network access control.
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO executives, to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation.
Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
An Associate’s degree and at least 10 years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years, a Master’s degree and at least 6 years, or at least 12 years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND, within 30 days of offer acceptance.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or CISSP Associate, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP, within 45 days of the CSSP-IS date (or offer acceptance if already holding CSSP-IS), or 45 days after CSSP-IS if that certification is also needed.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design efforts for cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks.
Coordinate with a team to identify tools and techniques that translate customer IT needs and future goals into secure, effective solutions.
Lead the team through network and systems design, provide alternatives, and customize solutions to balance security and mission needs.
Lead cybersecurity technologies and domains, including IoT and cloud security, automation and orchestration, identity and access management, and machine learning.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role.
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations.
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop implementation plans and road maps.
Ability to author technical documentation, white papers, and blogs on cybersecurity topics and concepts.
Experience with cybersecurity capabilities including automation and orchestration, artificial intelligence and machine learning, next-generation firewalls, and big data.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Cybersecurity Architect - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

ENS Solutions, LLC · Washington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-10

Workplace: on_site

Description

Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to system architecture, but you actually know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface.

As a Cybersecurity Architect on our project, you’ll lead the architecture and design efforts of innovative Cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks. You’ll coordinate with a dynamic team of thought leaders and experts to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions.

You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network and systems design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions, to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. This is a chance to make a difference in the security of the government. Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by leading Cybersecurity technologies and domains, including IoT and Cloud security, Automation and Orchestration (A&O), identity and access management, and machine learning.

Requirements

8+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, including 5+ years of experience with leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
5+ years of experience in network architecture and design
Experience with architecting Zero Trust solutions, road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including perimeter defense, zero trust, A&O, AI, analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, or network access control
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND certification within 30 days of offer accept
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP certification within 45 days of CSSP-IS date (or offer accept if candidate already has CSSP-IS Cert) or 45 days after CSSP-IS if CSSP-IS is also needed.

Nice If You Have:  

Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to author technical documentation and whitepapers and blogs on leading Cybersecurity topics and concepts
Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
401k Contribution from Day 1
PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
Workers’ Compensation
Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.

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About the Company

ENS Solutions

Builds secure IT systems for government clients

ENS Solutions builds and manages secure technology for defense, intelligence and commercial clients. Its identity and access work covers the systems that verify users, control permissions and protect sensitive accounts, alongside custom application development and systems integration. Teams also turn geographic data and imagery into maps and visual intelligence products used to explain places and events. The business works through consulting and technical service engagements, combining project planning with ongoing support for client systems from initial design through day-to-day operation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Mitchellville, Maryland.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mitchellville, MD
Founded: 2014

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