Senior Cybersecurity Architect

LiquidKinetics is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of resilient security solutions across mission-critical federal networks. In this role, you will apply the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) to translate strategic cyber goals into actionable engineering outcomes. You will act as a primary technical authority—baking security directly into system architectures, hardening attack surfaces, and implementing Zero Trust frameworks. Working autonomously, you will mentor technical staff, guide product selection, and partner directly with C-suite executives (CISO, CIO, CTO) to mature defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for enterprise cyber solutions across federal networks, integrating Cloud Security, Automation & Orchestration (A&O), IAM, and AI/ML technology.
• Apply advanced consulting and systems engineering expertise to balance strict security controls with client mission requirements.
• Drive vendor evaluation and tool selection for perimeter defense, DevSecOps, Network Access Control (NAC), and analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with proposal and execution teams to author implementation roadmaps, technical whitepapers, and operational documentation.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in cybersecurity, including 5+ years leading technical project delivery for complex environments and 5+ years in network architecture and design.
• Zero Trust Standards: Direct experience designing Zero Trust capabilities aligned with NIST 800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture.
• Leadership: Proven ability to consult with C-level executives to ideate and execute long-term cybersecurity roadmaps.
• Education & Experience Tiers:
• Master’s degree + 6 years of IT experience
• Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of IT experience
• Associate’s degree + 10 years of IT experience
• High School Diploma / GED + 12 years of IT experience
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting native security controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Previous leadership roles in cybersecurity operations, compliance, or engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), Big Data threat analytics, and AI-driven orchestration.
• Excellent written communication skills with a track record of authoring whitepapers and industry thought leadership.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development