Hybrid schedule: On-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Active Secret Clearance
Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect for the following potential opportunity:
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead cybersecurity architecture for a DoD cloud-based system operating in a regulated environment across the full cybersecurity lifecycle, including, but not limited to, security planning, architecture and design, implementation, authorization, continuous monitoring, incident response, and sustainment.
- Design, implement, and govern cybersecurity controls aligned with DoD RMF, the Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC), and Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) principles.
- Architect and secure cloud environments in AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure / Azure Government, including, but not limited to, identity management, network security, encryption, logging, monitoring, and configuration management.
- Design and mature Zero Trust Architecture across identity, device, network, application, data, and visibility layers in alignment with DoD Zero Trust guidance.
- Lead continuous monitoring activities, including ACAS scanning, STIG compliance, configuration validation, vulnerability identification, and remediation tracking.
- Architect, integrate, and tune SIEM and SOAR capabilities, including, but not limited to, centralized log aggregation, real-time threat detection, automated response workflows, and coordination with security operations teams.
- Integrate security controls into DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines, including, but not limited to, SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container security, and policy-as-code automation.
- Perform security risk assessments and translate technical findings into risk-based recommendations for system owners, program leadership, and Authorizing Officials.
- Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) through closure and track remediation progress in accordance with mandated timelines and risk tolerance.
- Prepare, review, and maintain cybersecurity and authorization artifacts in eMASS, including, but not limited to:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
- Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Control implementation narratives and supporting evidence packages
- Partners with engineering, cloud, and operations teams to embed security by design, improve system resilience, and reduce operational risk.
- Support cybersecurity audits, inspections, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA), ensuring audit-ready documentation, traceability, and evidence integrity.
- Primary Objectives: Assist in the Discovery Phase activities of gathering user requirements, business analysis, legacy system analysis, Epic/Story creation, external data integration planning, and product backlog management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret clearance (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Eight or more years of cybersecurity experience, including experience supporting DoD or Federal systems.
- Hands-on experience securing cloud environments in AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure / Azure Government.
- Demonstrated experience using eMASS to manage RMF lifecycle activities and authorization packages.
- Strong experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, ACAS scanning, and STIG compliance.
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DevSecOps security practices.
- One or more cybersecurity certifications required, including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, and CASP+ / SecurityX.
About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company that is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance.
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.