Senior Cybersecurity Architect/ISSO
Zachary Piper Solutions, Zachary, LA, United States
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to support a federal partner responsible for enterprise cybersecurity governance and risk management. This position is fully remote, supporting Eastern Time hours.
The Senior Cybersecurity Architect will provide hands‑on technical ISSO-level support focused on modernizing RMF, continuous authorization (cATO), and automated security monitoring. The role is highly technical and execution‑focused, partnering closely with a prime contractor and federal stakeholders rather than leading a team. This role is only open to individuals with an active Secret clearance and current DHS Suitability/EOD.
Responsibilities
Design and operationalize Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) models replacing point‑in‑time RMF assessments.
Translate NIST SP 800‑53 security and privacy controls into machine‑testable technical assertions.
Develop automated authorization score engines to evaluate real‑time system security posture.
Implement continuous monitoring telemetry pipelines using DHS‑aligned tools (e.g., Splunk, CDM, Elastic, Tenable Nessus).
Architect automated compliance evidence collection frameworks replacing manual artifacts.
Perform technical control validation and risk analysis across AWS and Azure environments.
Collaborate closely with prime contractor, federal ISSOs, and technical SMEs to support ATO and ongoing authorization activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of cybersecurity or compliance‑related experience.
5+ years supporting RMF, FISMA, or federal cybersecurity reporting efforts.
5+ years applying and testing NIST SP 800‑53 security controls.
Experience designing or supporting Continuous ATO (cATO) processes and automation.
Familiarity with DHS continuous monitoring tools (Splunk, CDM, Tenable or similar).
Hands‑on experience with cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) and API integrations.
Active Secret clearance and current DHS Suitability/EOD (required).
Compensation
Salary Range: $125,000‑$140,000 depending on experience.
Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more.
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The Senior Cybersecurity Architect will provide hands‑on technical ISSO-level support focused on modernizing RMF, continuous authorization (cATO), and automated security monitoring. The role is highly technical and execution‑focused, partnering closely with a prime contractor and federal stakeholders rather than leading a team. This role is only open to individuals with an active Secret clearance and current DHS Suitability/EOD.
Responsibilities
Design and operationalize Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) models replacing point‑in‑time RMF assessments.
Translate NIST SP 800‑53 security and privacy controls into machine‑testable technical assertions.
Develop automated authorization score engines to evaluate real‑time system security posture.
Implement continuous monitoring telemetry pipelines using DHS‑aligned tools (e.g., Splunk, CDM, Elastic, Tenable Nessus).
Architect automated compliance evidence collection frameworks replacing manual artifacts.
Perform technical control validation and risk analysis across AWS and Azure environments.
Collaborate closely with prime contractor, federal ISSOs, and technical SMEs to support ATO and ongoing authorization activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of cybersecurity or compliance‑related experience.
5+ years supporting RMF, FISMA, or federal cybersecurity reporting efforts.
5+ years applying and testing NIST SP 800‑53 security controls.
Experience designing or supporting Continuous ATO (cATO) processes and automation.
Familiarity with DHS continuous monitoring tools (Splunk, CDM, Tenable or similar).
Hands‑on experience with cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) and API integrations.
Active Secret clearance and current DHS Suitability/EOD (required).
Compensation
Salary Range: $125,000‑$140,000 depending on experience.
Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more.
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