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Principal Cyber Architect (Top Secret/SCI)Zachary Piper Solutions • San Diego, CA, United States
Principal Cyber Architect (Top Secret / SCI)

Principal Cyber Architect (Top Secret / SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions • San Diego, CA, United States
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Overview

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Principal Cyber Architect to support a library modernization program for Geospatial Intelligence in Rancho Bernardo, CA . The team is seeking a skilled engineer to lead security teams with the specification, development, and application of computer systems for a rapidly developing environment. Clearance : TS / SCI required. Location : Rancho Bernardo, CA (100% on-site). This job opens for applications on 9 / 19 / 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary systems engineering teams to deliver secure and resilient solutions across complex environments.
  • Oversee Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for DoD systems in alignment with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
  • Support full-spectrum systems engineering activities, including CONOPS, requirements definition and allocation, cybersecurity architecture and implementation, verification and validation, and continuous monitoring throughout deployment and sustainment phases.
  • Contribute to the design and evaluation of offensive cybersecurity architectures, focusing on defense-in-depth strategies and threat mitigation.
  • Integrate Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) practices into system lifecycles, enabling secure CI / CD pipelines and containerized deployments.
  • Develop and assess comprehensive system security documentation, including security CONOPS, risk matrices, control traceability, test procedures, and POA&Ms.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with RMF controls and DISA STIGs, identifying and mitigating security gaps.
  • Analyze static and dynamic code scans to ensure application security and adherence to development-related STIG requirements.
  • Support customer engagements through travel, including technical meetings, product demonstrations, integration activities, and system testing.

Qualifications

  • Active TS / SCI clearance
  • 6-8+ years of related information security and network engineering experience
  • Certifications : IAT III / ISC2 CISSP (CISM, CASP+, GCIH, GSLC, CEH)
  • Experience with A&A tools : ACAS, Nessus, SCAP Scanner, STIG viewer, Tenable
  • Demonstrated experience in national cybersecurity policies; DoD A&A processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems
  • Expertise with offensive architecting, threat modeling and attack vector analysis
  • Experience leading and coordinating security test events to achieve accreditation milestones
  • Understanding of offensive security tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Working knowledge of EVMS systems and project management tools such as CPI and IMS
  • Experience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) including Platform One, Iron Bank and Repo One
  • Experience with Cyber Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
  • Compensation

  • Total compensation based on experience level - $160,000-$210,000+ (based on experience level)
  • Full Benefits : PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Long-term program (4+ years) supporting NERVE - National Geospatial Agency
  • Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
  • Location & Clearance

    Location : Rancho Bernardo, CA (on-site). Clearance : TS / SCI required.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

  • IT Services and IT Consulting
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