Cybersecurity Architect (Senior)

About the role

Welcome to Interclypse, where innovation meets passion. Every team member is a vital piece of our success story. We are not just a company, but a dynamic community driven by the shared vision of redefining excellence. At Interclypse, you will find more than a career – you will discover a vibrant ecosystem where your talents are celebrated, your ideas are embraced, and your potential is achieved. Every Interclypse team member can benefit based on their efforts and collectively benefit through the overall company’s success. Join our mission to positively impact society, community, industry, and individuals by always “Doing What is Right”. Together, let's pioneer a future where greatness is achieved and exceeded. To actualize this vision, Interclypse employs a growth-mindset culture that empowers employees to advance in their careers by providing tools, mentorship, and a supportive environment to ensure long-term success. Interclypse is supporting several Maryland state agencies in the modernization and sustainment of critical systems. This exciting opportunity provides candidates with the ability to contribute to the long-term health and success of the state while continuing to learn and grow professionally within Interclypse’s growth mindset culture. All positions are required to be on-site at various locations in Maryland. Make a difference. Join our team by applying today!

• You want to work for an adaptive company that moves at your speed.
• You want a healthy work-life balance.
• You want to work with a passionate team on an important mission.
• You want to work for an organization that values and appreciates you.
• You want to work for an organization that invests in your growth.
• You want the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.
• You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.

Responsibilities

Provides expertise in the most current principles and practices of architecture data management systems and experience in large system designs. Leads the development and implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) roadmap for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, ensuring alignment with government, or organizational standards like NIST SP 800-207. Acts as the chief architect in major IT implementation efforts, providing technical guidance, mentoring junior staff, and demonstrating excellence in written and verbal communication.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• General Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT systems.
• Specialized Experience: At least seven (7) years of the required experience must be in the direct design and implementation of enterprise-level cybersecurity architectures. Must have demonstrated experience leading the architectural design of major IT security projects, with deep expertise in Zero Trust principles, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and NIST frameworks (e.g., Cybersecurity Framework, SP 800-53).

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO