Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Apavo Corporation – Arlington, Virginia

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Location: Arlington, VA

Department: Cyber Security Services

Reports To: Management

FLSA Status: Full Time/Non-exempt

Description:

Apavo is at the forefront of cybersecurity, providing services to military, defense, and critical infrastructure industries. Joining the Apavo team means becoming part of a company rooted in the principles of quality, and communication. We value positive, candid interactions and the belief that everyone has valuable contributions to make. Apavo stands out for its commitment to a work-life balance and fostering a growth mindset among all team members. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity world while growing professionally in a supportive environment, Apavo is the place for you.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Cybersecurity Architect provides expert-level security architecture and design support for advanced research and development environments. This role is responsible for designing secure infrastructure, advising stakeholders on cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring enterprise systems are resilient, compliant, and aligned with modernization initiatives such as Zero Trust and secure cloud adoption.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Senior Cybersecurity Architect responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement secure cloud and enterprise infrastructure aligned with high-level security standards (e.g., FedRAMP High)
• Plan, design, evaluate, and integrate cybersecurity solutions across enterprise environments
• Provide cybersecurity engineering support, including enhancing legacy systems and addressing emerging threats
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and security stakeholders to align architecture with mission requirements
• Integrate security and privacy requirements into the Secure System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Assess current architectures and design solutions to improve system compatibility, security, and performance
• Conduct research and evaluation of security tools, technologies, and products
• Ensure cybersecurity is embedded across all IT architecture initiatives
• Provide technical leadership, consultation, and guidance on cybersecurity strategy and continuous monitoring
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation in alignment with industry best practices

The Senior Cybersecurity Architect is expected to have additional duties as assigned in support of corporate cyber security services. Additional details are reviewed in accordance with company policies.

Other:

This is typical office or administrative work, and there is no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

This position requires sedentary work. Sedentary work is defined as: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Apavo Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Apavo Corporation to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Apavo Human Resources at hr@apavo.com or 571-407-0069

Employment with Apavo Corporation is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Apavo Corporation is not guaranteed for any length of time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

12+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity solutions

7+ years of deep technical experience across cybersecurity disciplines (e.g., network security, cloud security, identity management, vulnerability management)

Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

CISSP certification required

Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related frameworks

Experience architecting or supporting DoD SOC, CSSP, or CPT operations

Expertise in network security, vulnerability scanning, secure configurations, and system hardening

Ability to assess risk and translate technical issues into strategic solutions

Strong communication, consulting, and interpersonal skills