Cybersecurity Architect (Clearance Required)

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

SciTec is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to ensure the security, compliance, and operational resilience of mission-critical systems and infrastructure assets.

This role focuses on securing deployed environments, including servers, platforms, network devices, and supporting systems, across their lifecycle. The Cybersecurity Asset Engineer partners with infrastructure, platform, software, and program teams to integrate cybersecurity into system architecture, deployment, sustainment, and accreditation activities.

This is not a pure policy or audit role. The ideal candidate is technically hands-on and capable of working directly with engineering teams to harden systems, remediate findings, and maintain mission cyber readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate program-tailored multi-year cybersecurity strategy covering development, production, and sustainment
• Partner with systems engineering, systems architecture, infrastructure, and application development teams to ensure security is embedded into product designs
• Harden and secure mission infrastructure assets, including servers, network devices, storage systems, and supporting platforms
• Apply and maintain DISA STIG configurations and security baselines across deployed environments
• Support RMF activities, including development and maintenance of ATO artifacts and cybersecurity documentation
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, assess impact of findings, and coordinate remediation efforts
• Manage patching strategies and validate corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities
• Provide cybersecurity input to system architecture, enclave segmentation, and infrastructure design decisions
• Ensure logging, monitoring, and access controls meet security and compliance requirements
• Support audit readiness, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities
• Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, software, and program teams to integrate security into system deployments
• Identify and mitigate operational cybersecurity risks across the asset lifecycle
• Support incident response preparation and forensic readiness efforts
• Communicate cybersecurity posture, risks, and remediation plans to technical and program leadership
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Security + Certification
• 6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering or mission systems security
• 3 plus years working information systems roles in the DOD space
• Experience supporting RMF processes and ATO activities
• Experience applying DISA STIGs and security baselines
• Experience conducting vulnerability scanning and remediation
• Strong understanding of Linux systems security
• Familiarity with network security concepts and segmentation
• Experience working in secure or classified environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Proven oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• Experience supporting classified mission systems
• Experience supporting Mission-Relevant Assurance for Cyber (MRAP-C)
• Experience using: DISA SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, ACAS or similar scanning tools
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and related controls
• Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience securing container platforms (Kubernetes/OpenShift)
• Security+ or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
• Experience supporting data center or IaaS environments

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $129,000 - $152,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.