The Red Gate Group is seeking a Senior Security Architect to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in safeguarding critical national security infrastructure. In this high-impact role, you will design, implement, and continuously strengthen cybersecurity solutions across Wide Area Networks, cloud environments, data centers, and mission-essential applications.This position demands a forward-thinking security professional who can balance strategic vision with hands-on technical execution. You'll collaborate with network engineers, system architects, and cross-functional teams to expand service offerings, drive DevSecOps adoption, and implement defense-in-depth strategies that protect both modern and legacy systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to mentor others, communicate complex concepts clearly, and translate evolving threats into actionable security architectures.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with network and system engineers to design, document, and deploy comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for Wide Area Networks, cloud environments, data centers, and applicationsPartner with innovative teammates to expand existing service offerings through the integration of emerging tools and technologiesAutomate and streamline security operations and processes while advancing DevSecOps best practices across the organizationTranslate customer requirements into formal agreements, implementation plans, and deliverables that achieve measurable outcomes and customer acceptanceDevelop proposals to improve operational processes, DevOps workflows, deployment checklists, and pragmatic approaches to enhancing overall security postureDesign, test, assess, and implement security solutions including next-generation firewalls, network-behavior anomaly detection tools, and advanced threat protection systemsImplement complex nested, inherited, and compensating controls to protect critical devices and high-value assetsDocument cybersecurity controls in accordance with federal frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)Apply Information Assurance (IA) concepts, practices, and procedures using established IC and Agency policies to minimize and mitigate security risksConduct penetration testing on new and existing network architectures to identify vulnerabilities and validate security controlsServe as a technical mentor, teaching others and articulating the rationale behind complex security decisionsPerform additional duties as assigned in support of the mission
