mitreBedford, MA
Principal Cybersecurity Architect
Principal Cybersecurity Architect
Principal Cybersecurity Architect
mitreBedford, MA
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Overview:
In this role you will develop and deliver secure, enterprise-scale IT and cloud architectures for government customers, guiding strategic technical decisions. You will collaborate with senior government officials to address cyber challenges and strengthen defenses using zero trust, AI/ML, and advanced networking. You’ll help shape security architectures and reference designs while staying ahead of emerging technologies. This position offers meaningful impact across national security, health, and public services within MITRE’s mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Develop secure enterprise IT and cloud architectures and strategies for government customers Collaborate with senior government officials to provide technical and strategic cybersecurity guidance Apply knowledge of network architectures, security technologies, zero trust, and threat landscapes to enable prevention, detection, and response Leverage AI/ML and zero trust to advance the security posture of government systems
Key requirements:
10+ years with a Bachelor's, 8+ years with a Master's, or 5+ years with a PhD in related field Advanced ability to architect secure enterprise solutions and apply zero trust to complex systems Expertise in network security, IAM, application security, data protection, and endpoint security Knowledge of security logging, telemetry, analytics, and orchestration within enterprise security architectures Experience creating security reference architectures, standards, and design patterns Familiarity with emerging security technologies and threat landscapes Experience with cybersecurity tools, trends, and capabilities Proven ability to lead and collaborate on challenging technical problems Strong verbal and written communication with diverse audiences (including executives) Eligibility to obtain and maintain Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance On-site requirement (minimum 3 days/week) strong communication ability to lead and collaborate problem-solving mindset Zero Trust architecture Enterprise security architecture Cloud security
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Level
Lead
Location
Bedford, MA
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
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