IT Architectural Engineering Services (Cyber Network & Systems Security SME V)

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an IT Architectural Engineering Services (Cyber Network & Systems Security SME V) support KDS and our government customer at Joint Base San Antonio, TX. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Provides expert-level leadership and strategic direction in IT architectural engineering and cybersecurity for the Defense Health Agency's complex and expansive network infrastructure.
• Serves as the principal authority responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the overall IT and security architecture across DHA's global network of military hospitals, medical clinics, and dental clinics.
• Leads the development and continuous evolution of DHA's enterprise IT and security architecture, ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST guidelines, and various DoD strategies including Zero Trust, ICAM, Digital Modernization, and Cybersecurity Reference Architecture.
• Oversees the implementation of these architectures across approximately 250,000 end-user devices, 3,000 physical and virtual servers, and 250 sites worldwide.
• Directs the design and implementation of advanced, enterprise-wide security solutions, including next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM platforms, and zero trust architectures.
• Ensures seamless integration of these solutions within DHA's complex IT ecosystem.
• Spearheads initiatives to modernize and secure DHA's IT infrastructure, including cloud migration strategies, software-defined networking implementations, and advanced data protection schemes.
• Develops architectural road maps that balance security, performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provides high-level strategic guidance to DHA leadership on cybersecurity matters, including risk management, emerging threats, and long-term security planning.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align IT and security architecture with overall organizational objectives and to secure necessary resources for critical infrastructure and security programs.
• Leads cross-functional teams in developing and implementing comprehensive security frameworks that address the unique challenges of DHA's healthcare IT environment.
• This includes strategies for securing medical devices, protecting patient data, and ensuring the availability of mission-critical systems.
• Oversees the development of security standards, policies, and procedures that govern the design, implementation, and operation of DHA's IT systems.
• Ensures these standards are consistently applied across all architectural domains.
• Directs enterprise-wide security assessments, including advanced threat modeling, architectural reviews, and strategic vulnerability management programs.
• Provides executive-level insights on the organization's security posture and oversees the development and execution of strategic remediation plans.
• Leads efforts to integrate security controls and best practices into all phases of the systems development lifecycle.
• Champions the adoption of DevSecOps practices and other modern security paradigms within DHA's IT development and operations teams.
• Collaborates with other senior IT leaders to ensure that IT architectural decisions support and enhance DHA's overall mission, taking into account factors such as interoperability, compliance, and future scalabilityRepresents DHA in high-level inter-agency cybersecurity and IT architecture forums. Serves as the primary liaison with DoD cybersecurity authorities on strategic architectural matters and participates in shaping DoD-wide IT and security standards.
• Mentors and develops the next generation of IT architects and cybersecurity leaders within DHA, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and security excellence.
• Stays at the forefront of emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends, directing pilot programs to evaluate and adopt cutting-edge solutions that can enhance DHA's IT capabilities while maintaining a robust security posture.
Education:
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent) are required.
• Expert-level certifications in relevant technologies and architectural frameworks are highly de