Chief Cybersecurity Architect

• Strategic Leadership: Act as the senior advisor and technical authority on RMF, cybersecurity compliance, ATO/ATC processes, and secure system connection requirements forNext Generation Missile Defenseand other advanced DoD programs.
• System Authorization & Risk Management Framework (RMF): Lead system authorizations frominceptionto completion, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and achieving ATO and ATC approvals efficiently.
• Cybersecurity Policy Application: Apply DoD, federal government, and NIST guidelines, including DISA STIGs and RMF strategies, to secure systems and networks supportingmissile defense capabilities.
• Classified Ecosystem Support: Design, approve, and sustain digital ecosystems within classified environments, ensuring compatibility across DoD networks that supportmissile defenseand related efforts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leaders, technical teams, and AO/ATC authorities to influence decisions and ensure mission success formissile defense programs.
• Compliance Oversight: Lead audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation strategies tomaintainoperational security and regulatory compliance across SCIF-based systems.
• Documentation Management: Create, review, and approve high-level authorization documents, risk assessments, and AO/ATC packages.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and mission focus within classified operations.

• Minimum of15+ yearssupporting DoD cybersecurity, RMF implementation, system/network authorizations, and classified operations.
• Extensive experience managingATOandATCprocesses for government systems, particularly those supportingmissile defenseor related capabilities.
• Deep understanding of RMF (NIST SP 800-53), DISA STIGs, and cybersecurity frameworks associated with classified environments and DoD systems.
• Proficiencyin using tools likeeMASS,ACAS,Nessus, or equivalent platforms for vulnerability management and compliance reporting.
• Strong technical understanding of digital ecosystems, integration processes, and secure communication networks for defense programs.
• Active certifications such asCISSP,CAP,CISM, or equivalents; DoD 8570 IAM Level III certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated ability toadvisesenior leadership, influence strategic decisions, and manage cross-functional teams in achieving secure system connectivity and authorizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

• ActiveTop Secretclearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related fieldrequired;
• Master'sdegree highly preferred.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com