Security Architect

Valiant Solutions

Security Architect leading development of security architecture for on-premise and cloud systems. Supporting design of Zero Trust architectures for a large government agency's cybersecurity initiatives.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of security architecture guidance, standards, and reference diagrams for on-premise and cloud platforms and systems
Support both macro and micro security design for a large government agency
Design Zero Trust security architectures and their associated guidance
Tighten least privilege access controls and automate Zero Trust controls
Assess and evaluate security postures, reviewing candidate architectures, identifying protection needs, and determining impacts from new systems or interfaces
Develop focused guidance for specific security mechanisms such as encryption for data at rest
Support acquisition and procurement efforts by providing input on security requirements for statements of work and project costs
Perform architectural review and analysis, developing strategic enterprise solutions that address evolving business requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract obligations
7+ years of experience designing security architectures by referencing NIST security controls, agency policy, and government-wide security requirements
2+ years of experience designing Zero Trust Architectures to secure cloud and on-premise systems
Experience designing security architectures hosted in Microsoft Azure, using a combination of Azure-native services and COTS tooling
Extensive knowledge of NIST 800-53rev5 and other NIST Special Publications
Current knowledge of government-wide security mandates and CISA Directives
Ability to define and document system security boundaries and categorize systems based on security and privacy requirements
Skilled in analyzing user needs to inform and guide secure architecture planning
Proven ability to assess and evaluate enterprise security postures and identify impacts from new systems or interfaces
Experience developing technical documentation, including written documents and diagrams
Experience identifying and documenting system and organizational security and privacy requirements, including personal data handling
Familiarity with identifying and protecting enterprise and system-level security data
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate functional needs into technical security requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

security architecture designZero Trust architectureencryptionNIST security controlsMicrosoft AzureCOTS toolingtechnical documentationsystem security boundariessecurity postures assessmentdata privacy requirements

Soft Skills

collaborationanalytical skillscommunicationstakeholder engagementdocumentation skillsguidance developmentstrategic planningproblem-solvingorganizational skillsuser needs analysis