Security Architect

<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>SAIC is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join our team in support of a major state and local government customer. As a critical member of the program team, the Security Architect will be responsible for contributing to IT infrastructure strategy, developing innovative solution designs, ensuring service continuity, delivering high-quality outputs, and addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges. In addition, the Security Architect will assist with project management activities and take ownership of key technical deliverables. This position is based in Austin, Texas, and may include periodic travel to customer locations within the region.</p><p><strong>As the Security Architect, your primary responsibilities will include:</strong></p><p> </p><p>Assisting with project management efforts and facilitating the successful delivery of technical solutions by ensuring clear communication, tracking milestones, and aligning deliverables with project objectives.</p><p>Developing and maintaining Technical Roadmaps, Annual Refresh Plans, and designing flexible solutions for Enterprise Infrastructure Services.</p><p>Contributing to and owning key project deliverables, including design specifications, implementation plans, risk assessments, and architectural documentation.</p><p>Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of solutions that align with customer requirements and industry standards.</p><p>Providing expertise in the creation of reusable Service Archetypes and standards to enable scalable and efficient solution implementation.</p><p>Analyzing and addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges, including threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response strategies, and protection against advanced persistent threats (APT).</p><p>Incorporating risk management frameworks that proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks to ensure robust IT operations.</p><p>Enforcing compliance with industry-standard security frameworks, regulations like NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, and best practices to safeguard customer environments.</p><p>Researching, evaluating, and recommending innovative technologies and practices for safeguarding IT infrastructures and enhancing cyber resilience.</p><p>Serving as a technical resource for cross-functional project teams in developing solutions, budgets, and planning aligned to long-term organizational objectives.</p><p>Balancing cost and performance requirements to devise high-value, efficient solutions that align with service delivery objectives.</p><p>Stakeholder Collaboration</p><p>As an integral resource, the Security Architect will actively support program initiatives while providing continuous engagement with customers, technical stakeholder groups, and project management teams. The role will include participation in project meetings, direct customer interactions, and representation in IT governance discussions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and operational goals.</p> <br><a href="http://www.saic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SAIC®</a> is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. <div> <br> We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.saic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">saic.com</a>. For ongoing news, please visit our <a href="http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom:0px" rel="nofollow">newsroom</a>. </div>

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