Sr. Cybersecurity Architect

About Us:

At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact-whether we're supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

Position Summary

The Senior Cybersecurity Architect serves as a senior technical advisor responsible for advancing enterprise security and privacy initiatives across emerging technologies, Cyber Risk Management, Zero Trust architecture, and cybersecurity readiness. This role evaluates and integrates innovative security capabilities, conducts threat-informed risk analysis, and strengthens overall security posture through architecture review, attack surface management, and data-driven decision-making.

The architect provides subject matter expertise aligned with the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model and federal security frameworks, supports Proofs of Concept, and translates complex risk findings into actionable enterprise recommendations. Leveraging SQL and scripting capabilities, the role analyzes cybersecurity data to identify trends, validate risk metrics, and inform strategic improvements.

This position requires extensive federal cybersecurity experience, strong knowledge of NIST frameworks, and the ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical advisor supporting security and privacy initiatives across emerging technology, cyber risk management, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity readiness efforts
• Research, evaluate, and provide strategic recommendations on emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, advanced encryption, cloud-native security, automation) to improve the security and privacy posture of the Marketplace
• Assess potential risks, operational impacts, and innovation opportunities associated with new technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and mission objectives
• Support Proofs of Concept (PoC) initiatives by incorporating threat intelligence and attack surface analysis, conducting risk assessments (threat, vulnerability, impact), and advising on integration with existing security capabilities
• Examine business, mission, and user practices that contribute to attack surface exposure and recommend holistic risk reduction strategies beyond technical tooling
• Analyze threat trends targeting the enterprise, contextualizing risks within business operations and mission impact
• Evaluate cybersecurity posture using enterprise data sources to identify trends in vulnerabilities, unsupported technologies, findings management, and attack surface risks
• Compare current cybersecurity capabilities against industry best practices and recommend improvements to strengthen overall risk posture
• Develop and execute SQL queries against enterprise cybersecurity data sources to extract, analyze, and validate risk data (e.g., vulnerabilities, unsupported software, findings management metrics), ensuring data-driven decision-making and accurate reporting
• Manage and support ongoing cyber operational activities, including attack surface analysis, cyber risk management processes, and coordination implementing new or enhanced capabilities
• Provide Zero Trust subject matter expertise aligned with enterprise strategy and the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, supporting maturation across identity, device, network, application, and data security domains
• Assess system architectures for risk and recommend integration of innovative security approaches throughout the system development lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to advance Zero Trust implementation and ensure continuous monitoring aligns with organizational risk requirements
• Support cybersecurity readiness activities during high-risk operational periods, including tabletop exercise development, threat actor analysis, and stakeholder coordination
• Facilitate cross-organizational security forums and stakeholder engagements to enhance visibility, collaboration, and proactive risk mitigation across the Marketplace environment

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, or cyber risk management
• At least 5 years of experience supporting federal security programs; CMS or HHS experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, including familiarity with the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model and federal implementation strategies
• Strong experience in attack surface management, threat intelligence integration, and risk-informed security decision-making
• In-depth knowledge of Cyber Risk Management frameworks, including NIST RMF and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• Proven experience conducting threat, vulnerability, and impact assessments and translating findings into actionable enterprise-level recommendations
• Demonstrated experience performing security architecture reviews and supporting system integration efforts
• Proficiency in SQL for developing and executing complex queries against enterprise cybersecurity data sources to extract, analyze, and validate risk and operational metrics
• Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar) to support data analysis, automation, and security process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, documentation, and executive-level reporting skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leveraging federal cybersecurity data platforms and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, SDL) preferred
• Ability to manage multiple operational workstreams and strategic initiatives concurrently in a dynamic federal environment
• One or more of the following relevant industry certifications required, such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS or Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent cloud and security architecture certifications

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here