Cybersecurity Network Architect SME

• Lead the design and implementation ofMission-Focused Assessment and Authorization (MFAA)strategies to mitigate risk and align security controls with mission assurance priorities.
• Architect and sustainMulti-Level Security (MLS)systems to ensure secure data access and dynamic handling of information across classification levels.
• Implement and overseeZero-Trust cybersecurity frameworks, enabling enhanced data protection, network security, and operational resiliency.
• Drive technical solutions forCross-Domain Solutions (CDS)to enable secure data exchange and interoperability in multi-domain environments.
• Establish RMF compliance processes to ensure security standards align with DoD directives and support lifecycle system validation.

• Develop secure and scalable system architectures tailored toMLS environments, addressing operational challenges, vulnerabilities, and mission-specific requirements.
• Integrate advanced tools, such as dashboards and analytics frameworks, to track cybersecurity risks and reinforce operational decision-making.
• LeadPurple Team operations,leveragingboth offensive and defensive strategies toidentifyvulnerabilities andoptimizesystem resilience.
• Design secure cross-domain environments thatfacilitateoperational data exchange across classifications while meeting stringent security standards.

• Align cybersecurity solutions with DoDmission assuranceobjectives,optimizingoperational frameworks for critical programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate cyber solutions, risk management strategies, and threat response initiatives.
• Interface with stakeholders to provide actionable insights and recommendations on secure architecture designs and mission-specific capabilities.

• Provide cybersecurityexpertisefor business development efforts, contributing differentiated insights for proposals and customer engagements.
• Develop workforce training strategies to align cybersecurity goals with evolving mission requirements and organizational growth.
• Mentor junior engineers while driving standardization and continuity across processes for efficient operations and effective communication.

• 10+ years of experiencein cybersecurity engineering, RMF compliance, Zero-Trust architectures, and cross-domain solutions.
• Expertisein designingMulti-Level Security (MLS)architectures and implementing mission-focused cybersecurity solutions.
• Strong understanding ofRisk Management Framework (RMF)processes and their application in multi-domain operational environments.
• Advanced knowledge ofCross-Domain Solutions (CDS)and Zero-Trust methodologies for network security and secure data sharing.
• Hands-on experience withPurple Team operations, incorporating both offense and defense strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities and improve system resilience.
• Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities to drive collaboration across technical teams and organizational leadership.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, such as FedRAMP, RMF, ISO9001, and Zero-Trust models.
• Experience developing dynamic dashboards for cyber risk tracking and operational metrics.
• Proven ability to scope cybersecurity strategies for proposals and business development efforts.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, or IT Systems preferred.

• Bachelor's degreein Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical fieldrequired.
• Master's degree strongly 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