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Security Architect (Secret Clearance)
Who We Are:
ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Architect to design, engineer, and implement secure enterprise architectures supporting Federal Government programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, cybersecurity, network and systems administration, and security architecture, with a strong understanding of federal cybersecurity standards and best practices.
This role is responsible for ensuring security is integrated throughout the system lifecycle while supporting mission-critical environments and collaborating with technical teams to develop resilient, compliant solutions.
Responsibilities

• Design secure enterprise architectures that align with mission and business requirements.
• Develop security architecture frameworks, standards, and technical roadmaps.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and translate them into secure system designs.
• Integrate cybersecurity principles throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Perform systems engineering activities including architecture reviews, technical analysis, and solution design.
• Develop and implement security controls to protect information systems and infrastructure.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend secure implementation strategies.
• Support network and systems administration activities from a security architecture perspective.
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, system administrators, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity policies and security requirements.
• Develop architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical reports.
• Support security assessments, authorization activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of overall Information Technology experience.
• Eight (8) years of technical engineering experience including:
• Requirements analysis
• Systems engineering
• Network administration
• Systems administration
• Cybersecurity
• Experience designing and implementing secure enterprise architectures.
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles, risk management, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience developing technical documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Required Certifications
Candidates must possess an IASAE Level II certification, including one of the following:

• CASP+ CE
• CISSP
• CSSLP

Pay Range
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $110,100 - $145,019. This range is a good-faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data, and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range.
**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**
ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at .