Location:  Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Senior Solutions Architect - Remote 
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist 
Organization: Cyber Operations (51130640)
Job Specialty: Cyber Security 

 

*This position offers a fully remote work model*

What You'll Do

The Senior Solutions Architect is responsible for the overall design and development of secure enterprise security systems that support enterprise mission needs. Develop Enterprise Information Technology (IT) requirements that describes baseline and target systems involving cybersecurity and privacy principles. Develop and identify critical infrastructure systems and develop secure, resilient, dependable capabilities for continued operations for enterprise mission objectives. Skilled in managing, testing, and implementing current security architectures for operating systems, networks, cybersecurity analysis tools and related IT systems. Responsible for cybersecurity assessment/analysis and provides recommendations for Enterprise level systems and applications designs. Involved in a wide range of cybersecurity areas, including system architectures, firewalls, inspection and analysis tools, encryption components and networking architectures. Involved in security reporting and analysis to regulatory agencies.
 

Knowledge and Abilities:

Identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data. Apply the methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting an organization's enterprise information technology (IT) architecture (e.g., Open Group Architecture Framework [TOGAF], Department of Defense Architecture Framework [DoDAF], Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework [FEAF]). Ask clarifying questions. Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means. Conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems. Produce technical documentation. Analyze test data. Tanslate data and test results into evaluative conclusions. Apply network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). Apply secure system design tools, methods and techniques. Apply system design tools, methods, and techniques, including automated systems analysis and design tools. Ensure security practices are followed throughout the acquisition process. Design architectures and frameworks. Collaborate effectively with others. Function in a collaborative environment, seeking continuous consultation with other analysts and experts—both internal and external to the organization—to leverage analytical and technical expertise. Participate as a member of planning teams, coordination groups, and task forces as necessary. Understand objectives and effects. Understand the basic concepts and issues related to cyber and its organizational impact. Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).  Identify critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations. 

 

What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch, dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationCareer advancement and professional development programsWork-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiativesMinimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline. Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline. Eight or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. Preferred Job Requirements Why Pantex and Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

 

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

 

 

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

 

 

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

 

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
 

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.