cyber security architect

The Aerospace Corporation

<div><div>The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation&rsquo;s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space&mdash; delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you&rsquo;ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.</div><div></div><div>
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.</div><div></div><div>
Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. HESF is seeking a Cyber Security Architect (Senior Member of Technical Staff- Cyber Security Architecture) to work closely with key stakeholders including government agencies, prime contractors, commercial vendors, and internal teams to define and implement robust cybersecurity measures across complex systems. You will facilitate the definition of security objectives, develop system security requirements and verification methods, and support mission-critical engineering decisions by providing a cybersecurity-informed perspective. Your work will ensure that security objectives, protection needs, assurance requirements, and risk management strategies are clearly defined, implemented, and validated.</div><div></div><div>
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.</div><div></div><div>
What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing</div><ul><li>
Engage with stakeholders to ensure that security objectives, protection needs and concerns, assurance needs, security requirements (including measures of effectiveness [MOEs] and measures of performance [MOPs], and associated validation methods are defined and documented.</li><li>
Define system security requirements and develop comprehensive verification methods.</li><li>
Capture critical system security information in functions such as NASA Engineering Insight or equivalent processes.</li><li>
Support NASA RMF Cybersecurity Process.</li><li>
Develop security views and viewpoints of the overall system&rsquo;s architecture and design, ensuring alignment with broader aerospace or defense strategies.</li><li>
Identify and assess susceptibilities and vulnerabilities across the system lifecycle in the face of inherent hazards and adversaries.</li><li>
Design and plan preemptive and reactive security features and functions to manage asset loss and mitigate potential loss consequences.</li><li>
Perform system security analyses and interpret results from complementary analyses to support engineering tradeoffs and risk management decisions.</li><li>
Quantify and evaluate the cost implications, benefits, and risks associated with alternative security features and functions.</li><li>
Inform decision-making through evidence-based reasoning that demonstrates security and trustworthiness claims are met to the desired assurance level.</li><li>
Act as a cybersecurity resource during software, hardware, and broader engineering discussions, leveraging specialized expertise to address all feasible solutions.</li></ul><div></div><div>
What You Need to be Successful - Senior Member of Technical Staff- Cyber Security Architecture</div><div><i>
Minimum Requirements:</i></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in STEM, with major in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline.</li><li>
3 years or more professional experience related to cybersecurity .</li><li>
Proven ability in performing system security analyses and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>
Familiarity in identifying, quantifying, and evaluating security risks, including assessing trade offs and recommending appropriate risk treatment strategies.</li><li>
Experience supporting NASA flight operations including adhering to NASA operational procedures</li><li>
Experience in collaboration with NASA centers.</li><li>
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically approx. 10%.</li><li>
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.</li></ul><div></div><div>
How You Can Stand Out</div><div><i>
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:</i></div><ul><li>
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related technical discipline</li><li>
Prior involvement in security architecture or engineering support roles for defense, aerospace, or comparable complex systems.</li><li>
Experience with Embedded Systems Microcontroller Development</li><li>
Experience with NASA Project Lifecycle</li><li>
Expertise in NASA Human Spaceflight topics and safety matters</li></ul><div></div><div>
We offer a competitive compensation package where you&rsquo;ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.</div><div></div><div>
(Min - Max)</div>
$110,400.00 - $165,500.00<div></div>
Pay Basis: Annual<div></div><div>
Leadership Competencies</div><div>
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:</div><ul><li>
Operate Strategically</li><li>
Lead Change</li><li>
Engage with Impact</li><li>
Foster Innovation</li><li>
Deliver Results</li></ul><div></div><div>
Ways We Reward Our Employees</div><div>
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.</div><div>
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. <i>A few highlights include:</i></div><ul><li><div>
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans</div></li><li><div>
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation</div></li><li><div>
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options</div></li><li><div>
401(k) Plan &mdash; Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire</div></li><li><div>
Flexible spending accounts</div></li><li><div>
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions</div></li><li><div>
Relocation assistance</div></li><li><div>
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career</div></li><li><div>
Education assistance programs</div></li><li><div>
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other&mdash;the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.</div><div></div><div>
Equal Opportunity Commitment</div><div>
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you&rsquo;re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at <div>peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org</div> . You can also review <div>Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</div>.</div></div>

Cyber Security Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

<div>Cybersecurity Architect<p><b>
The Opportunity:</b></p><p>
Are you ready to apply your deep expertise in cybersecurity and cutting-edge technologies to protect our nation&rsquo;s most sensitive information and critical defense operations? As a Cybersecurity Architect for the Department of War, you&rsquo;ll lead strategic initiatives focused on securing government systems, developing advanced security frameworks, and directly contributing to the integrity and confidentiality of mission-critical assets. In this role, you&rsquo;ll design robust architectures that mitigate vulnerabilities, address evolving cyber threats, and ensure the resilience of networks.</p><p></p><p>
As a key leader, you&rsquo;ll implement Zero Trust security models and guide the implementation of advanced solutions across critical systems. You&rsquo;ll evaluate emerging threats, develop solutions tailored to hybrid cloud and on-premise environments, and ensure that all users, devices, and applications are properly authenticated and authorized before accessing sensitive systems. In this leadership role, you&rsquo;ll work closely with system engineers, network engineers, and other key stakeholders to modernize cybersecurity practices, implement resilient architectures, and enhance operational efficiency. Your expertise in endpoint security, risk management, security automation, and compliance monitoring will play a pivotal role in strengthening the defense infrastructure against advanced cyber-attacks.</p><p></p><p>
This position offers opportunities to solve complex challenges, stay ahead of emerging threats, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of national cyber defense. Your leadership in designing resilient security frameworks and technologies will be instrumental in protecting our nation&rsquo;s security and ensuring operational readiness in the face of rapidly evolving adversaries.</p><p></p><p>
Join us. The world can&rsquo;t wait.</p><p></p><p><b>
You Have:</b></p><ul><li>
5+ years of experience with cybersecurity
</li><li>3+ years of experience leading modernization or transformation workstreams for Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Protection, multi-cloud, A&amp;O, or Zero Trust initiatives</li><li>
Experience architecting cyber solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards
</li><li>Experience leading product selection initiatives
</li><li>Knowledge of the ZT technology ecosystem, including ZTNA, IDP, DLP, EDR/XDR, SOAR/SIEM, Threat Detection, Data Tagging, or Comply-to-Connection (C2C), and Compliance Monitoring</li><li>
TS/SCI clearance</li><li>
HS diploma or GED</li><li>
Security+ Certification</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Nice If You Have:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
</li><li>Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex government organizations
</li><li>Experience with AWS or GCP</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Clearance</b><b>:</b></p><p>
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.</p><p></p><p><b>
Compensation</b></p><p>
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen&rsquo;s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.</p><p></p>
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual&rsquo;s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.<p></p><p><b>
Identity Statement</b></p><p>
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.</p><p></p><p><b>
Work Model</b><br>
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.</p><ul><li>
If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you&rsquo;ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.</li><li>
If this position is listed as onsite, you&rsquo;ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Commitment to Non-Discrimination</b></p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.</p></div><p></p>

Cybersecurity Architect

The Linux Foundation

<div><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company Description
</b></h6><p>The Linux Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit that provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems. The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a cross-industry organization at the Linux Foundation that brings together the industry&rsquo;s most important open source security initiatives and the individuals and companies that support them. The OpenSSF is committed to collaboration and working both upstream and with existing communities to advance open source security for all.
</p><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description
</b></h6><p>We are looking for a Security Architect specializing in AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic Systems to help secure the next generation of open source software and AI-enabled systems. This role will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across the OpenSSF ecosystem, focusing on emerging security risks introduced by AI/ML pipelines, foundation and open-weight models, autonomous agents, and their integration into modern software supply chains. Additionally, the Security Architect will provide leadership for the OSS-CRS (Open Source Software Cyber Reasoning System) project: a standardized infrastructure for building, running, and evaluating Cyber Reasoning Systems (CRS) that perform automated vulnerability discovery and remediation in open source software.
</p><p>The ideal candidate operates at the intersection of deep technical expertise, open source collaboration, and global risk management, helping translate cutting-edge AI security challenges into practical, adoptable guidance for maintainers, enterprises, and regulators.
</p><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h6><ul><li><p>
Develop reference architectures, threat models, and security design patterns for AI/ML/LLM and agentic systems used in open-source software</p></li><li><p>
Identify and analyze security risks across the full AI lifecycle, including: Data sourcing, curation, and training; Model development, fine-tuning, and evaluation; Deployment, inference, and runtime operation Agent-to-agent and agent-to-tool interactions;
</p></li><li><p>OSS-CRS project leadership including: Collaborate with maintainers on project roadmap; Testing and end-user guidance on operation of OSS-CRS tools; Participate in Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure process for issues discovered with OSS-CRS tools; Encourage project adoption with security engineers, software developers, Open Source Program Offices and open source project maintainers;
</p></li><li><p>Serve as a technical advisor to OpenSSF working groups and initiatives: Collaborate with maintainers and contributors to ensure guidance is practical, scalable, and aligned with open-source realities;
</p></li><li><p>Support the development of community-driven guidance, tooling recommendations, and best practices
</p></li><li><p>Standards, Policy, and Ecosystem Alignment
</p></li><li><p>Align OpenSSF AI security guidance with relevant frameworks and standards, including: NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF); NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF); ISO/IEC 27000-series and emerging AI standards; EU AI Act
</p></li><li><p>Help translate regulatory and policy expectations (e.g., product security and software assurance requirements) into actionable technical controls
</p></li><li><p>Engage with industry, academia, and government stakeholders to promote consistent, interoperable AI security approaches
</p></li><li><p>Thought Leadership &amp; Education: Author whitepapers, technical reports, and architectural guidance for public release; Present OpenSSF AI security work at conferences, workshops, and community events; Help educate developers, maintainers, and security teams on secure-by-design AI practices
</p></li><li><p>Travel: up to 20%
</p></li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications Prerequisites:
</b></h6><ul><li><p>10+ years of experience in software, cloud, or systems security with a focus on architecture/leadership
</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience securing AI/ML systems
</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of ML pipelines and infrastructure; LLMs, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG); Agentic and autonomous system architectures; Experience securing cloud-native and distributed systems commonly used for AI workloads
</p></li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable Skills and Background:
</b></h6><ul><li><p>Security Architecture &amp; Risk Management</p></li><li><p>
Threat modeling complex systems</p></li><li><p>
Designing security architectures and controls
</p></li><li><p>Applying secure SDLC practices in modern environments
</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of identity, access control, secrets management, and isolation in AI contexts
</p></li><li><p>Open Source &amp; Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working with open-source communities or foundations; Ability to balance security rigor with developer usability and community sustainability; Experience producing vendor-neutral, ecosystem-wide guidance
</p></li><li><p>Communication &amp; Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to explain complex technical risks to non-technical audiences; Comfortable leading through influence in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment
</p></li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information
</b></h6><p>Salary $170,000 - $185,000 USD
</p><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p></div>

Security Architect – AI / ML / LLM / Agentic Systems

Steerbridge

<div><div><b>SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector.</b> Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.</div><div>
At the core of SteerBridge is our people&mdash;especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don&rsquo;t simply hire exceptional talent; <b>we cultivate it</b>, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.</div><div></div><div><br>
<div></div><div>
<div><div><div>Serve as a <b>Security Architect </b>within the client to conduct security reviews of network diagrams/topologies, architecture diagrams, and associated Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts to proactively discover security issues prior to implementation.
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<li>Review technical documentation and artifacts to assess a system/network for potential security issues, document potential courses of action to support resolution, and submit findings to the appropriate party.</li><br>
<li>Respond to requests for assistance from the Network Security Operations (NSO) and Cyber teams.</li><br>
<li>Engage with internal/external stakeholders to drive resolution of IT and cyber problems.</li><br>
<li>Determine cybersecurity risks and threats present, document and monitor them, and escalate to leadership as appropriate.
</li><br>
<li>Serve as a liaison to client personnel to resolve technical issues, assume ownership of the issue until it is complete, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to proactively address those issues.</li><br>
<li>Demonstrate expertise with federal client policies, instructions, standards, guides, and requirements; validate that systems reviewed are compliant and identify for system owners where they are not.</li><br>
<li>Provide input to cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings given to clients.</li><br>
<li>Develop technical briefs for senior leaders and executives that can explain complex technical information concisely and accurately.</li><br>
<li>Collect information or intelligence necessary to conduct the full scale of your responsibilities.</li></div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h3><ul><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Dental insurance</li><li>
Vision insurance</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Paid Federal Holidays</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Skills</b></h3><div>
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), Cybersecurity</div><div><b>
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b> We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity&mdash;regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div><div>
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.</div>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Google

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   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber-security, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
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   5 years of experience delivering cyber outcomes, identifying mission risks, and devising solutions to combat public sector focused threats.
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   4 years of experience assessing and developing cyber-security solutions across multiple security domains.
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   Ability to communicate in Arabic and English fluently as this is a customer-facing role that requires interactions in Arabic and English with local stakeholders.
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   Ability to travel up to 50% of the time as required.
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   Experience with enterprise networking and network segmentation strategies, Agile program and project management, SCRUM methodology, DevSecOps, Governance, Risk, and Compliance practices, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
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   Experience with enterprise security controls in on-premises and cloud infrastructures, Zero Trust Architecture, Secure Enterprise Platforms Architecture, Identity providers such as Google Cloud Platform, Active Directory, Salesforce, Business-to-Business/Business-to-Consumer identities and collaboration platforms.
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   Experience with Privileged Access Management best practices.
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   Experience with Unix endpoint hardening and security control enforcement.
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 <strong>
  About The Job
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 As a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats. Security Consultants have an understanding of computer science, operating system functionality and networking, cloud services, corporate network environments and how to apply this knowledge to cyber security threats.
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 As a Security Consultant, you could work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage. You may also test client networks, applications and devices by emulating the latest techniques to help them defend against threats, and will be the technical advocate for information security requirements and provide an in-depth understanding of the information security domain. You will also articulate and present complex concepts to business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical contributors and successfully lead complex engagements alongside cross functional teams.
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 Mandiant Security Transformation Services helps organizations build an security operations program that minimizes organizational risk and reduces the impact of security breaches. With aimed focus in on-premises and cloud architecture, our consultants work from initial assessment, on-site workshops to explore clients on-premises and cloud environment, configuration review of security controls, to detailed practical technical recommendations to harden the on-premises and cloud environment, enhance visibility and detection, and improve processes to reduce the risk of compromise.
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 Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.
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   Identify solution issue trends, and collaborate internally to mitigate future risks.
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   Develop improved solution delivery methods and contribute to solution innovation initiatives.
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   Advise on technical best practices, optimize stakeholder processes, and build relationships.
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   Collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions and address escalations.
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 Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
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Cloud Security Architect, Cloud and Infrastructure, Mandiant (Arabic, English)

UnitedHealth Group

<div><p>Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start <b>Caring. Connecting. Growing together.</b></p><p><br>
The Security Architect serves as a technical security authority supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) security implementation programs. This role is responsible for defining, influencing, and implementing security architectures and controls that are being developed to be included within Optum's current security portfolio, while ensuring integrations are executed securely, efficiently, and in alignment with enterprise risk tolerance.</p><p><br>
This role operates at the intersection of integration delivery, security architecture, and product/platform evolution. The Principal Security Architect partners closely with M&amp;A targets, Enterprise Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, and Product teams to translate integration-driven security needs into actionable architectures, capability gaps, roadmap recommendations, and ready to implement accordingly both individually and by others within the organization.</p><p><br>
Success in this role requires the ability to lead through influence without authority, operate effectively amid ambiguity, and balance identified risks with long-term platform and product strategy.</p><p><br>
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.</p><p><b><br>
Key Accountabilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as an architect for M&amp;A integration initiatives, accountable for the overall security architecture, risk posture, and strategic alignment of acquired entities</li><li>
Lead security discovery and architecture assessments of acquisition targets to identify gaps between current UHG capabilities and required future-state security outcomes</li><li>
Define and recommend security solutions and architectural patterns where capabilities do not yet exist, including interim, compensating, and long-term solutions</li><li>
Partner with downstream internal teams (Enterprise Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, IAM, Application Security, Product, and Engineering) to:</li><li>
Understand existing technical offerings and constraints</li><li>
Translate integration-driven security requirements into capability enhancements or net-new solutions</li><li>
Influence and shape security product and platform roadmaps to close identified gaps</li><li>
Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, clearly articulating security risk, trade-offs, and architectural options</li><li>
Lead the development of future-state security architectures, reference designs, and integration patterns applicable across multiple acquisitions</li><li>
Provide architectural oversight through early implementation phases to ensure security intent is preserved and delivered</li><li>
Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities, using influence rather than authority</li><li>
Mentor and provide architectural guidance to other security and integration architects across the organization</li><li>
Represent security architecture in executive-level discussions related to M&amp;A strategy, integration planning, and risk decisions</li></ul><p><br>
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<b>Primary Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Own and evolve security architecture standards and patterns for M&amp;A, including:</li><li>
Identity and Access Management (IAM)</li><li>
Network and perimeter security</li><li>
Cloud and hybrid security</li><li>
Data protection and privacy controls</li><li>
Evaluate and document security risks, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints associated with protecting acquired environments</li><li>
Produce high-quality internal artifacts including:</li><li>
Security architecture diagrams and reference architectures</li><li>
Gap analyses and capability assessments</li><li>
Roadmap input and security design recommendations</li><li>
Provide guidance on secure adoption of Optum platforms while recognizing when non-standard or emerging solutions are required</li><li>
Develop automation where applicable that enables security deployments to be faster, more programmatic, and reduce human intervention</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.</p><p><b><br>
Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>
8+ years of experience in security architecture, enterprise security, or platform security roles, with demonstrated impact at an enterprise level</li><li>
Proven experience supporting M&amp;A integrations, complex enterprise transformations, or large-scale platform initiatives</li><li>
Solid breadth across IT and security domains, including:<ul><li>
Cloud (public, private, hybrid) security architectures</li><li>
IAM, zero trust, and secure access models</li><li>
Network, endpoint, and infrastructure security</li><li>
Security orchestration &amp; automated response</li></ul></li><li>
Demonstrated ability to operate in high ambiguity environments where requirements, solutions, or products are not yet fully defined</li><li>
Experience influencing product, platform, or service roadmaps based on architectural and security needs</li><li>
Exceptional ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>
Proven track record of leading through influence across organizational boundaries</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Healthcare or other highly regulated industry experience</li><li>
Expert level experience with the following tools:<ul><li>
Zscaler</li><li>
Palo Alto</li><li>
Microsoft Entra</li><li>
Splunk</li><li>
Tanium</li></ul></li><li>
Experience designing or influencing enterprise security platforms or shared services</li><li>
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, NIST, ISO, SOC)</li><li>
Experience working with executive stakeholders during acquisition due diligence and integration planning</li><li><p>
Mentorship or thought leadership experience within architecture or security communities that can effectively span down towards younger engineers</p></li><p></p><li><br>
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.</li></ul><p><br>
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</p><p>
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.</p><p></p><p><i><br>
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.</i></p><p></p><p><i><br>
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.</i></p><p><i><br>
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</i></p></div>

Security Architect- Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

Starlink Qatar

<div>
 <p>
  We are seeking a
  <strong>
   Cybersecurity Architect
  </strong>
  to define and govern the end-to-end security architecture for platform capabilities and vendor-delivered solutions. The role ensures
  <strong>
   secure-by-design implementation
  </strong>
  across cloud-agnostic deployments.
 </p>
 <p>
  You will establish security standards, reference architectures, and assurance processes covering
  <strong>
   identity, network segmentation, application security, data protection, and operational security monitoring
  </strong>
  . Working with stakeholders, vendors, and operations teams, the architect drives
  <strong>
   threat modeling, security controls validation, and compliance evidence readiness
  </strong>
  , including SIEM/SOAR integration, vulnerability management, and incident response procedures. The role ensures consistent security posture across multi-tenant environments and multiple cloud platforms.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Define
   <strong>
    security reference architecture and baseline controls
   </strong>
   for cloud, Kubernetes, applications, and data services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead
   <strong>
    security governance
   </strong>
   : design reviews, threat modeling, security exceptions, and risk acceptance processes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Define
   <strong>
    identity and access controls
   </strong>
   (Entra ID, RBAC, PIM/JIT, conditional access, service principals, secrets management).
  </li>
  <li>
   Design
   <strong>
    network security architecture
   </strong>
   (segmentation/trust zones, private endpoints, WAF, egress controls, firewall policies).
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish
   <strong>
    application security standards
   </strong>
   (OWASP, secure SDLC, SAST/DAST, dependency/SBOM, container image signing).
  </li>
  <li>
   Define
   <strong>
    data security controls
   </strong>
   (classification, encryption/CMK/HSM, DLP, key management, retention, secure deletion).
  </li>
  <li>
   Own
   <strong>
    security monitoring requirements and integrations
   </strong>
   : Defender for Cloud (CSPM/CWPP), Sentinel (SIEM), SOAR playbooks, alert tuning.
  </li>
  <li>
   Define
   <strong>
    vulnerability management and patching processes
   </strong>
   for OS/Kubernetes/runtime components, including SLA targets and reporting.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support
   <strong>
    incident response readiness
   </strong>
   : runbooks, tabletop exercises, forensic logging, evidence handling, and post-incident improvements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide
   <strong>
    assurance of vendor deliverables and go-live readiness
   </strong>
   (pen test coordination, remediation validation, compliance evidence packs).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Skills &amp; Abilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Deep understanding of
   <strong>
    cloud security architecture, zero-trust networking, and Kubernetes/container security
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong capability in
   <strong>
    IAM design and privileged access governance
   </strong>
   in regulated environments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to translate
   <strong>
    risk and compliance requirements into practical technical controls and acceptance criteria
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience implementing
   <strong>
    security monitoring, detection engineering, and incident response processes
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong
   <strong>
    stakeholder influence
   </strong>
   and ability to enforce standards across multiple vendors and teams.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Education &amp; Experience
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
   <strong>
    Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity
   </strong>
   ; Master&rsquo;s degree highly preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    8+ years
   </strong>
   in cybersecurity architecture or security engineering roles in government, telco, finance, or critical infrastructure.
  </li>
  <li>
   Hands-on experience securing
   <strong>
    Azure and at least one other cloud
   </strong>
   (GCP/AWS), including hybrid connectivity and shared responsibility.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience with
   <strong>
    SIEM
   </strong>
   (Microsoft Sentinel preferred) and
   <strong>
    CSPM/CWPP
   </strong>
   (Defender for Cloud preferred).
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with
   <strong>
    secure SDLC, vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and remediation programs
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Relevant certifications preferred:
   <strong>
    CISSP/CCSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer, CKA/CKS, ISO 27001 awareness
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Preferred Tools
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Security posture &amp; SIEM:
   </strong>
   Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, SOAR playbooks
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Container/Kubernetes security:
   </strong>
   image scanning (Trivy/Anchore), policy-as-code (OPA/Gatekeeper), cosign/Sigstore, Kubernetes audit tools
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Identity &amp; secrets:
   </strong>
   Azure Entra ID, PIM, Key Vault/KMS/HSM, PAM tooling
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Soft Skills
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Risk-based
   <strong>
    decision-making
   </strong>
   and ability to articulate trade-offs clearly
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong facilitation of
   <strong>
    threat modeling and security design reviews
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Clear, structured
   <strong>
    documentation and compliance evidence mindset
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Calm, decisive leadership during
   <strong>
    incidents and high-pressure situations
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Collaborative approach
   </strong>
   that enables delivery while maintaining security standards
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


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