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Cyber Architect with cloud engineering expertise - JB

Telos Corp.
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Reston
Jan 13, 2026
Job Title
Cyber Architect with cloud engineering expertise - JB
Job Description

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be based at Reston, VA

Responsibilities:



  • As an Enterprise Security Architect, you will be pivotal in aligning our security posture with the agency's core mission, with a strong focus on securing our expanding hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • You will assess our current technical state, apply your subject matter expertise on industry requirements, and articulate a clear vision for a sustainable security future to executive stakeholders.
  • Through strategic discussions and technical presentations, you will coordinate with internal teams and industry partners to develop and implement innovative security solutions to complex problems.
  • This role requires working with considerable autonomy and provides opportunities to mentor junior team members.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:



  • 5+ years of experience with enterprise IT engineering or cybersecurity programs
  • 3+ years of experience leading modernization or transformation workstream for one or more of the following - Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure Protection, multi-cloud, A&O, and Zero Trust initiatives
  • 2+ years of experience leading technical project delivery for large, complex organizations
  • Experience architecting solution roadmaps and capabilities in alignment with industry standards NIST SP800-37, SP800-53, SP800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
  • Experience leading alternatives analysis and product selection including A&O, AI, Threat Detection, NGFW, IDS/IPS, CAASM, Vuln Mgt, Analytics, secure DevOps, identify and access management
  • Proven ability to guide and advise senior leaders (CISO, CIO) to build and execute cybersecurity maturation
  • Ability to author technical documentation, reference models, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
  • Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects, or 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities in lieu of a degree
  • Possession of a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, as well as an IASAE Level I certification (SecurityX or CISSP fulfills both)
  • Must obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND) prior to start date


Additional Qualifications:



  • Experience in a cybersecurity engineering or operations leadership role
  • Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
  • Strong familiarity with the capabilities and architectural roles of key cybersecurity technologies (e.g., Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, DLP) to guide decisions on tool selection, integration, and maturation.
  • Experience with innovative cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O/SOAR, AI/ML, ZT, multi-cloud
  • Experience with designing secure solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, to include analysis of cross-domain data flows, resource sizing, and RBAC policies
  • Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate cybersecurity solutions and develop high quality implementation plans and roadmaps
  • Experience delivering solutions in accordance with Agile, ITSM, ITIL, and SELC best practices


The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relay service: https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility.

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.

Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Reston, VA 20191 US (Primary)
Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Telos and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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