Security Architect

Security Architect – Hybrid (Rockville, MD / Tysons Corner, VA)

We are hiring a Security Architect to join a growing Cyber & Information Security organisation that supports enterprise-wide security architecture initiatives. This is a hands-on architecture role focused heavily on Application Security Architecture, emerging AI technologies, and enterprise security strategy.

📍 Location: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Locations:

• Rockville, MD

• Tysons Corner, VA

Must have’s:

• Security architecture – primarily application security architecture but also understands other security spaces (IAM etc)
• Conceptual knowledge of GenAI, LLM, MCP,etc.
• At least high level knowledge of AWS (if strong in other cloud)

Nice to have’s:

• Ideally, former engineering, appsec pen tester background
• Exposure working with GenAI , LLM, MCP, etc.
• Security certifications
• NIST, CIS, ISO industry frameworks

Responsibilities

• Identify and define enterprise security requirements and approved security patterns across multiple security domains.
• Build and maintain a unified security architecture framework aligned with enterprise standards.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture and technology teams to integrate security into enterprise initiatives.
• Assist with development of new security architecture patterns and standards.
• Conduct security architecture reviews for emerging AI tools, applications, and platforms.
• Evaluate internal and external cyber threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support mapping of security tools/capabilities to controls and threat libraries.
• Maintain awareness of evolving threats, AI technologies, and cloud security best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and risk remediation recommendations to engineering and technology teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in Security Architecture with emphasis on Application Security Architecture
• Broad understanding of enterprise security domains including IAM, cloud security, and infrastructure security
• Conceptual understanding of:
• Generative AI (GenAI)
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• MCP and emerging AI ecosystems
• High-level knowledge of AWS cloud security architecture (strong alternative cloud experience acceptable)
• Ability to work closely with engineering and technology teams in a collaborative environment
• Experience reviewing architectures, configurations, and security implementations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous background in:
• Software Engineering
• Application Security
• Penetration Testing
• Exposure working with GenAI / LLM technologies in enterprise environments
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, etc.
• Familiarity with:
• NIST
• CIS
• ISO security frameworks

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong security architect who understands how systems are designed and configured, can influence engineering teams, and can help shape secure enterprise architecture patterns for modern cloud and AI-driven environments.