Security Architect - Consultant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up of experienced consultants, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, very flexible, and can work in an environment where fluidity of duties is common. Each team member is expected to contribute with minimal supervision.
Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects with motivated team members will find this position attractive.
The Office of Cybersecurity is tasked with performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. This position requires a broad and keen understanding of technology and IT delivery of Security Operation services for on premise and cloud based equipment and critical applications. A strong candidate for this position should possess experience in the following:
- Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling
- Cyber Security Operations
- Security Service Portfolio Management
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Cybersecurity Operations Lead will be in a unique position to help mature our Security Operations Center capability and will work directly for the CISO to drive innovation and maturation of the Agency Cyber threat detection and response capabilities. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment and produce multiple quality deliverables within defined deadlines. Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures which make the most effective use of Agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Drive innovation and maturation of Security Operations capabilities
2. Act as an escalation point and provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to SOC Analyst I, II, and III
3. Oversee the identification, analysis, and response to security incidents, ensuring rapid containment and resolution
4. Lead and mentor a team of Security Operations analysts, ensuring they are well-trained and motivated
5. Assist in staffing Security Operations staff
6. Perform threat identification and analysis of risks to the Medicaid Enterprise
7. Assist in the implementation and advancement of Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response processes and procedures
8. Consistently review and refine Playbooks, Process, and Alert reviews to identify areas of improvement
9. Assist with advanced threat hunting, looking for attacker presence within the environment
10. Work with Information Technology, Application Development and Business Teams to advance security efforts of the Medicaid Enterprise
11. Lead security team projects, and continuous improvement
12. Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain audit-ready status
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. 10+ years of experience of IT working with Windows, Linux, and Web-based applications
2. 5+ years of experience with enterprise infrastructure design and deployment
3. 5 years of related experience in a SOC lead capacity
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. Experience identifying, testing and leading remediation efforts of OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors, etc.
2. Prior experience performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments in organizations subject to FISMA or similar requirements
3. Prior experience in working with eGRC systems
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
ANY ONE OR COMBINATION OF:
- CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP)
- GIAC CERTIFIED INCIDENT HANDLER (GCIH)
- SECURITY + PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or similar discipline
- Cloud certification (i.e. CASP +)
- Network security certifications
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & DUTIES:
1. Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; to interact effectively with internal and external vendors, project team members, management and agency departments; to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel
2. Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience
3. Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple teams and vendors
4. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines
5. Must be intermediate to advanced skills in additional Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency
6. Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture
7. Experience with the evaluation and selection of products and vendors to support initiatives.
8. Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment
9. A firm understanding of the offerings and capabilities within Cloud service providers and technologies
This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up
of experienced consultants, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive,
very flexible, and can work in an environment where fluidity of duties is common. Each
team member is expected to contribute with minimal supervision.
Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects with motivated
team members will find this position attractive.
WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased work load, new dept, resignation, promotion)?
If backfill Position - What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other
resumes presented?
36 Month Renewal: This position is needed to provide direct support to the Office of
Cybersecurity to meet Agency, State and Federal security & privacy goals and
compliance requirements.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The Office of Cybersecurity is tasked with performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity
threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. This position requires a broad and
keen understanding of technology and IT delivery of Security Operation services for on
premise and cloud based equipment and critical applications. A strong candidate for this
position should possess experience in the following:
- Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling
- Cyber Security Operations
- Security Service Portfolio Management
(CYBER OPERATIONS AND THREAT MANAGEMENT LEAD)
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Cybersecurity Operations Lead will be in a unique position to help mature our
Security Operations Center capability and will work directly for the CISO to drive
innovation and maturation of the Agency Cyber threat detection and response
capabilities. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work
independently in a fast-paced environment and produce multiple quality deliverables
within defined deadlines. Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and
have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures which make the most
effective use of Agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Drive innovation and maturation of Security Operations capabilities
2. Act as an escalation point and provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to
SOC Analyst I, II, and III
3. Oversee the identification, analysis, and response to security incidents, ensuring
rapid containment and resolution
4. Lead and mentor a team of Security Operations analysts, ensuring they are well-
trained and motivated
5. Assist in staffing Security Operations staff
6. Perform threat identification and analysis of risks to the Medicaid Enterprise
7. Assist in the implementation and advancement of Continuous Monitoring and
Incident Response processes and procedures
8. Consistently review and refine Playbooks, Process, and Alert reviews to identify
areas of improvement
9. Assist with advanced threat hunting, looking for attacker presence within the
environment
10. Work with Information Technology, Application Development and Business
Teams to advance security efforts of the Medicaid Enterprise
11. Lead security team projects, and continuous improvement
12. Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain audit-ready status
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF
IMPORTANCE):
1. 10+ years of experience of IT
working with Windows, Linux, and
Web-based applications
2. 5+ years of experience with
enterprise infrastructure design and
deployment
3. 5 years of related experience in a
SOC lead capacity
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF
IMPORTANCE):
1. Experience identifying, testing and
leading remediation efforts of
OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS
TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software
Errors, etc.
2. Prior experience performing
penetration testing and vulnerability
assessments in organizations
subject to FISMA or similar
requirements
3. Prior experience in working with
eGRC systems
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
ANY ONE OR COMBINATION OF:
- CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP)
- GIAC CERTIFIED INCIDENT HANDLER
(GCIH)
- SECURITY +
PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in computer science,
information technology,
engineering or similar discipline
- Cloud certification (i.e. CASP +)
- Network security certifications
INTERVIEW PROCESS (phone, video or in-
person, how many rounds of i/v’s, etc)?
In-Person, Video
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & DUTIES:
1. Ability to communicate clearly,
verbally and in writing; to interact
effectively with internal and
external vendors, project team
members, management and agency
departments; to build relationships
and use facilitation skills with both
technical and non-technical
personnel
2. Experience in organizing
information in a way that is
appropriate for technical
explanations without losing sight of
the needs and aptitude of the
audience
3. Ability to work independently and
collaborate with multiple teams and
vendors
4. Ability to multitask and prioritize
tasks effectively in order to meet
deadlines
5. Must be intermediate to advanced
skills in additional Microsoft Office
products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Visio) and working with templates
and style guidelines for branding
consistency
Keen attention to detail while
maintaining the ability to see the
big picture
7. Experience with the evaluation and
selection of products and vendors to
support initiatives.
8. Ability to accept changes and
constructive criticism in a fast turn-
around environment
9. A firm understanding of the
offerings and capabilities within
Cloud service providers and
technologies
Requirements
Required Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
Any one of the following certifications:
- CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP), GIAC CERTIFIED INCIDENT HANDLER (GCIH), or SECURITY +
10+ years of experience of IT working with Windows, Linux, and Web-based applications
5+ years of experience with enterprise infrastructure design and deployment
5 years of related experience in a SOC lead capacity
Preferred Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
BS degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or similar discipline
Cloud certification (i.e. CASP +)
Network security certifications
Experience identifying, testing and leading remediation efforts of OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors, etc.
Prior experience performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments in organizations subject to FISMA or similar requirements
Prior experience in working with eGRC systems