Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Job description

LiquidKinetics is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of resilient security solutions across mission-critical federal networks. In this role, you will apply the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) to translate strategic cyber goals into actionable engineering outcomes. You will act as a primary technical authority—baking security directly into system architectures, hardening attack surfaces, and implementing Zero Trust frameworks. Working autonomously, you will mentor technical staff, guide product selection, and partner directly with C-suite executives (CISO, CIO, CTO) to mature defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities - Lead architectural design for enterprise cyber solutions across federal networks, integrating Cloud Security, Automation & Orchestration (A&O), IAM, and AI/ML technology. - Apply advanced consulting and systems engineering expertise to balance strict security controls with client mission requirements. - Drive vendor evaluation and tool selection for perimeter defense, DevSecOps, Network Access Control (NAC), and analytics platforms. - Collaborate with proposal and execution teams to author implementation roadmaps, technical whitepapers, and operational documentation.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications - Experience: 8+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years leading technical project delivery for complex environments and 5+ years in network architecture and design. - Zero Trust Standards: Direct experience designing Zero Trust capabilities aligned with NIST 800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture. - Leadership: Proven ability to consult with C-level executives to ideate and execute long-term cybersecurity roadmaps. - Education & Experience Tiers: - Master’s degree + 6 years of IT experience - Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of IT experience - Associate’s degree + 10 years of IT experience - High School Diploma / GED + 12 years of IT experience - Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph required.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience architecting native security controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Previous leadership roles in cybersecurity operations, compliance, or engineering. - Hands-on experience with Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), Big Data threat analytics, and AI-driven orchestration. - Excellent written communication skills with a track record of authoring whitepapers and industry thought leadership.

Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development