Lead Security Architect

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Lead Security Architect to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

The Lead Security Architect provides senior-level architectural leadership for the modernization and integration of continuous monitoring capabilities supporting our government client’s enterprise cybersecurity program. This role defines the technical direction for ISCM engineering, develops advanced data and automation frameworks, and ensures that security telemetry, tooling, and analytics work together in a cohesive, scalable architecture. The Lead Security Architect drives the adoption of AI-enabled monitoring, automated control validation, cloud-based data integration, and real-time dashboarding that supports risk-based decision making, ongoing authorization, and high-maturity ISCM operations.

The Lead Security Architect guides the design and implementation of data pipelines, API integrations, ETL workflows, and automation solutions that normalize, validate, and visualize asset, vulnerability, compliance, configuration, and boundary-level data. The role leads development of dashboards that support inventory accuracy, NIST control monitoring, BOD 22-01/23-01/25-01 reporting, OSCAL-aligned ATO processes, and enterprise performance metrics. The Lead Security Architect collaborates with engineering teams, system owners, ISSOs, and cross-functional cybersecurity groups to ensure that continuous monitoring architectures, governance, and analytics capabilities align with enterprise risk objectives and emerging federal requirements.

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. 

Required Expertise and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture, continuous monitoring engineering, cybersecurity analytics, or federal security modernization programs
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Demonstrated success architecting data analytics dashboards for security operations, continuous monitoring, and control visibility.
• Extensive experience developing interconnected security tooling ecosystems, including API-driven integrations across asset management, vulnerability scanning, EDR, cloud platforms, GRC systems, CDM datasets, and other enterprise cybersecurity tools
• Strong mastery of data engineering techniques (APIs, SQL, Python, ETL, automation pipelines, data normalization, metadata management) applied to large-scale security datasets
• Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, NIST 800-137, NIST 800-37, OSCAL, and federal continuous monitoring practices
• Experience supporting ongoing authorization, control monitoring automation, and continuous risk evaluation for federal systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with system owners, ISSOs, engineering teams, and leadership stakeholders
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud architectures supporting ISCM data processing and analytics

Preferred Skills

• Experience advancing organizations to “Managed and Measurable” or “Optimized” FISMA ISCM maturity
• Microsoft Power BI and Splunk Experience
• Experience with CDM Layer A/B data analysis and integration
• Experience with Python-based automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or cloud-native automation tools (Logic Apps, Data Factory, Fabric)
• Experience architecting AI-enabled capabilities supporting data search, anomaly detection, risk analysis, and automated control monitoring
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise technical architecture for continuous monitoring, including data structures, analytics capabilities, automation pathways, dashboards, and interconnection of security tools
• Architect and guide development of data pipelines and ETL processes using APIs, cloud-native services, and automation frameworks to ingest, normalize, and validate ISCM data from multiple systems and data repositories
• Design and oversee implementation of advanced dashboards that provide real-time visibility into asset inventories, NIST control monitoring, vulnerability posture, compliance trends, BOD directives, OSCAL-related data, and other key risk indicators
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into ISCM operations to support rapid data search, pattern detection, anomaly identification, enhancement of ongoing authorization data, and improved automation of control monitoring
• Lead development and deployment of continuous monitoring methodologies aligned with NIST 800-137, leveraging automation and analytics to support risk-based, near-real-time decision making
• Ensure robust architectural integration across COTS, SaaS, cloud services, CDM layers, vulnerability tools, asset repositories, GRC systems, and other cybersecurity platforms
• Support ongoing authorization by providing architecture and data pipelines that map system data to OSCAL artifacts, enable automated inheritance/reciprocity, and improve visibility into control effectiveness
• Guide performance, scalability, and reliability engineering for ISCM infrastructure, including server optimization, capacity planning, and continuity of operations
• Lead Security Architectural reviews of ISCM engineering outputs, data quality processes, SOPs, and governance updates, identifying improvements and ensuring cohesive enterprise alignment
• Support audit readiness, corrective action planning, and program maturity advancement through high-quality analytics and architectural oversight
• Provide transition planning to ensure seamless transfer of ISCM architectural artifacts, dashboards, data models, automation workflows, and documentation

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Benefits Snapshot (includes, but not limited to)
Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses

The salary range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. It has been benchmarked in relation to the scope of the role, market rate, and internal equity. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $140,000 - $155,000 range. Where a candidate falls within the band can be determined based on one or more of the following: skillset, experience level, achievements, education, geographic location, security clearance, involvement in corporate tasks, and other non-discriminatory factors. In addition to the base salary, this role will include benefits as described above.  Valiant reserves the right to adjust the salary range, experience requirements, and position responsibilities at any time without prior notice. 

Remote Work Policy 

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

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