Data Architect

Koniag Management Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Data Architect with an active TS/SCI clearance to support KMS and our government customer at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
This is a Hybrid opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:


Minimum of 5-8 years of hands-on experience as a Senior Architect, focusing on Zero Trust technology, particularly within federal government environments.
Extensive expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, access controls, identity management, encryption, and network segmentation in large-scale government systems.
Develop and maintain comprehensive reference architectures outlining Zero Trust principles, components, and interactions within federal government systems.
Design robust network architectures integrating Zero Trust principles, including secure zones, micro-segmentation, and software-defined perimeters to enforce granular access controls.
Architect centralized and resilient identity and access management systems, leveraging federated identity, strong authentication, and adaptive access controls across government networks.
Design end-to-end data protection solutions encompassing encryption, tokenization, data masking, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies tailored to government data sensitivity and compliance requirements.
Develop secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, emphasizing secure access, data protection, and continuous monitoring within government cloud deployments.
Architect endpoint security solutions integrating device identity verification, zero-trust device posture assessments, and secure configurations across a diverse range of government endpoints.
Design and implement PEPs for enforcing access controls, authentication, and authorization policies at critical junctures within government systems.
Architect scalable and resilient security analytics infrastructures incorporating SIEM solutions, machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence platforms to enable proactive threat detection and response.
In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks, with a strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, and other applicable standards.
Proficiency in network security, cloud security, encryption methodologies, and emerging technologies relevant to Zero Trust implementations.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus on architectural decisions.
Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM) and architecture (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP) are highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Software Development, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field and 5-8 years of related experience.
Additional years of experience and cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, or related discipline.
Must be a US Citizen, hold a current DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance.

Travel Requirement:


Potential for up to 20% travel

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time.
The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer.
The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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