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

About

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.