Jobs · Engineering · Virginia

Cybersecurity Architect

Glocomms · Tysons Corner, VA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Glocomms is partnering with a growing technology organization that is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to lead and mature application security initiatives across a diverse technology environment. This individual will partner closely with software engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and product teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. The role combines hands‑on technical security work with strategic influence, helping drive secure development practices across cloud applications, APIs, IoT‑connected systems, and emerging AI‑enabled technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead application security efforts, including vulnerability management and remediation prioritization.
  • Review findings from security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, penetration testing, and other assessments.
  • Conduct threat modeling and participate in architecture and design reviews for new applications and systems.
  • Perform targeted code reviews focused on high‑risk components, authentication, authorization, and API security.
  • Partner with engineering teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.
  • Develop and maintain security automation to improve detection, validation, and remediation workflows.
  • Provide guidance on cloud application security, identity management, secrets management, and secure system design.
  • Support security initiatives related to AI/LLM technologies, including data protection, prompt validation, and model security considerations.
  • Deliver secure coding guidance, training, and best practices to development teams.
  • Assist with incident response activities, security investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Application Security, Software Engineering, DevSecOps, or a related cybersecurity discipline.
  • Strong understanding of secure software development practices and common application security vulnerabilities.
  • Experience with application security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, and WAF technologies.
  • Proficiency with at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar.
  • Knowledge of cloud‑native environments, Kubernetes, and modern software architectures.
  • Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical teams and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM security concepts is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment: 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Bonus potential.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position.

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