Director – Cybersecurity Architect & Strategy

Alpha Omega

Director of Cybersecurity specialized in strategy and architecture for federal clients. Leading innovative mission solutions across multiple environments in a dynamic team environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $146,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhances CISO team accomplishments and competencies by planning the delivery of resilient cyber solutions and answering technical questions.
Plans, research, and designs RMF, CSF and Zero Trust architectures for our federal clients.
Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging executive orders (EO14028), security practices and standards, participating in federal opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
Develop relationships and pursue opportunities for Alpha Omega’s growth and inclusion on technically transformative efforts for US federal agencies.
Formulate partnerships with key technology and services providers to pursue related opportunities.
Participate in the proposal development, innovative technical content development and color reviews.
Attend industry/community events to increase awareness of Alpha Omega’s capabilities especially Cybersecurity COE services.
Develop and deliver proof of concept, customer demos, presentations, and white papers
Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders as required.
Lead technical teams to develop innovative mission cybersecurity solutions across multiple environments – on-prem, cloud and mobile.
Act as Cyber Security Liaison for leadership team, Client Services, Partners and Customers
Maintain acute awareness of government Cybersecurity standards, laws, guidance from key US federal agencies.
Help with sales support
Work with Cybersecurity Tools
Support the Cybersecurity Capabilities Unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least (12) twelve years’ experience in Cybersecurity solution development, engineering, security operations and/or GRC services.
Technical working knowledge of IT systems in multiple environments – on-prem, cloud and mobile (6) six years of experience working in a Federal cyber security environment, IT or other related industry experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Management, Communication and Soft Science disciplines, or a similar program
Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST – RMF, CSF and ZTF
Knowledge of FISMA systems and A&A lifecycle across all aspects of the Risk Management Framework.
Experience with Agile and DevSecOps.
The ability to travel between locations, as needed.
Must be a U.S Citizen and be able to get security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cybersecurity solution developmentSecurity operationsGRC servicesIT systemsRisk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)Zero Trust Framework (ZTF)AgileDevSecOpsFISMA systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship buildingCollaborationProposal developmentPresentation skillsResearchPlanningInnovative thinkingSales support

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in ManagementBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationBachelor’s Degree in Soft ScienceSecurity clearance