About the position
Cybersecurity Architect - required onsite (hybrid) in Fairfax, VA (must be local to DC metro area) Overview ILS Inc. is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to support a federal program’s security and compliance requirements. The Cybersecurity Architect will play a critical role in developing the strategy of developing and maintaining the security posture of enterprise IT systems in accordance with federal regulations, including FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP. This position requires on-site presence two days per week at our Fairfax, VA headquarters.
Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and continuously maintain a robust cybersecurity architecture strategy to support enterprise security objectives.
• Leverage emerging and existing technologies to strengthen cybersecurity defenses, including cloud security, identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection solutions.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools that enhance the organization’s security posture
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned federal information systems throughout the Development Security and Operations (DevSecOps) Life Cycle.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and agency-specific cybersecurity frameworks.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, developers, and external stakeholders to implement security controls and remediation strategies.
• Conduct and support security assessments, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management activities.
• Participate in risk assessments, threat modeling, and incident response planning.
• Track and report on the status of security findings, plans of action, and ongoing audit activities.
• Support the development and delivery of security training and awareness activities for program staff.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity roles, including direct Cybersecurity Architecture experience supporting federal systems.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 , FISMA , and FedRAMP frameworks.
• Hands-on experience preparing and maintaining ATO packages and supporting RMF processes.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus , Qualys ), SIEMs, and security dashboards.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and coordination skills.
Nice-to-haves
• Professional certifications such as CISSP , CISM , CAP , or Security+ .
• Experience using eMASS , CSAM , or other compliance management platforms.
• Understanding of cloud security controls in AWS , Azure , or GCP environments.
• Background in supporting applications or systems within government, finance, or healthcare sectors.
• Knowledge of incident response , audit readiness , or insider threat programs.
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