CSEA Contractor

The CSEA Contractor is expected to provide hands-on support to the Cyber Security
Engineering and Architecture section by contributing to security architecture
activities, technical security reviews, control implementation, risk
assessments and advisory services across enterprise systems, infrastructure,
cloud environments and applications.

The
contractor is expected to have:

• Hands-on experience with
  Enterprise Security Architecture methodologies and modern security
  technologies, including IAM, SIEM, EDR/XDR, WAF, SASE, Zero Trust, cloud
  security, and security automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of IT
  infrastructure security, including network security, cloud security,
  endpoint security, identity security, and secure architecture design
  principles.
• Strong knowledge of application
  security, including secure SDLC, DevSecOps, API security, secure coding
  practices, and application threat modeling.
• Experience implementing,
  validating, and reviewing security controls across IT infrastructure,
  cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, and enterprise applications.
• Experience developing,
  maintaining, and enhancing security control libraries, security patterns,
  baselines, and architecture standards, while ensuring their integration
  into security architecture and engineering activities.
• Strong understanding of
  cybersecurity standards, laws, and frameworks, including NIST, ISO/IEC
  27001, CIS Controls, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and other relevant regulatory or
  compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of
  cybersecurity best practices, including secure network architecture,
  endpoint protection, identity and access management, cloud security,
  DevSecOps, and defense-in-depth design.
• Experience conducting security
  design reviews, architecture assessments, threat modeling, technical risk
  assessments, and security gap assessments.
• Ability to support business
  units, project teams, IT teams, and security stakeholders in selecting,
  designing, and implementing secure information systems and technology
  solutions.
• Experience with security
  automation and scripting using tools and languages such as Python,
  PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Ability to support security
  investigations, incident response activities, forensic analysis, root
  cause analysis, and post-incident improvement recommendations when
  required.
• Experience providing technical
  consultation and advisory support on CSEA-related projects, initiatives,
  and engagements as requested by the CSEA Section Head.
• Excellent ability to translate
  technical cybersecurity concepts, risks, and recommendations into clear
  business language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience participating in
  cybersecurity committees, technical working groups, architecture review
  boards, project meetings, and cross-functional security discussions.
• Strong problem-solving,
  analytical, and decision-support skills, with the ability to assess
  complex technical environments and recommend practical security solutions.
• Ability to work independently
  while also collaborating effectively with security architects, SOC
  analysts, IT teams, application teams, project managers, and business
  stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written
  communication skills, with the ability to document security findings,
  architecture recommendations, risks, and remediation actions clearly and
  professionally.
• Ability to mentor and support
  CSEA team members as needed by transferring knowledge, sharing technical
  expertise, and contributing to the development of internal cybersecurity
  engineering and architecture capabilities.

Key
Deliverables:

The
contractor may be expected to support or deliver:

• Security architecture reviews
• Security design review reports
• Threat models and risk
  assessments
• Security control mapping and
  recommendations
• Architecture patterns,
  baselines, and standards
• Technical security advisory
  reports
• Secure design recommendations
  for infrastructure, cloud, and applications
• Security improvement roadmaps
• Support for incident response,
  investigations, and technical analysis
• Knowledge transfer sessions for
  CSEA members

Requirements

Education:

• CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF certifications preferred.
• Cloud security certifications such as CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, or AWS Security Specialty preferred.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, or Security+ preferred.
• Other relevant cybersecurity, cloud security, or architecture certifications considered.