Senior Manager, IT & Cybersecurity Solutions Architecture 03937 NWSOL

Location: Richland, Washington
Title: Senior Manager, IT & Cybersecurity Solutions Architecture
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company's focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services.

Position Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of IT & Cybersecurity Solutions Architecture to lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise-scale IT and security solutions for a large U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) environmental cleanup site supporting 9,000+ users. This role is pivotal in shaping the technical landscape of mission-critical systems while ensuring compliance with DOE cybersecurity directives, NIST standards, and federal regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will
work closely with the Enterprise Architecture (EA) Program, IT leadership, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to develop secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions aligned with DOE strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the Solutions Architecture function for IT and cybersecurity, driving long-term technology strategies that align with DOE mission objectives and enterprise architecture principles.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and roadmaps for IT infrastructure, cloud environments, application platforms, and security controls.
• Ensure architectural alignment with the DOE Enterprise Architecture Program, site-level IT initiatives, and industry best practices.

Solution Design & Integration

• Oversee solution designs for major IT and security initiatives, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF, DOE O 205.1C, and other federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for integrating OT/ICS cybersecurity into enterprise IT architecture where applicable.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to design and implement solutions for identity and access management (IAM), zero-trust architectures, SIEM platforms, cloud security, and network segmentation.

Governance & Compliance

• Define architectural standards and enforce adherence to DOE cybersecurity mandates, FISMA, and applicable policies.
• Collaborate with risk management and compliance teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded in all solutions.
• Act as a key decision-maker for technical exception requests and risk-based architecture trade-offs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Serve as the primary technical liaison to DOE Enterprise Architecture representatives and site governance boards.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions for senior leadership.
• Mentor architecture and engineering teams on secure solution design and technology trends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Management Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, or similar senior technical leadership roles.
• Strong background in cybersecurity architecture, including familiarity with NIST SP 800 series, DOE directives, FIPS, and federal compliance frameworks.
• Experience designing solutions for large, complex organizations (9,000+ users, multiple domains, hybrid environments).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise infrastructure (Windows/Linux), cloud (Azure, AWS), networking, IAM, and security technologies.
• Proven ability to work in a highly regulated environment with federal agencies or critical infrastructure.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working on DOE sites, national labs, or other federal energy/environmental
• TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
• CISSP, CISM, or related cybersecurity certifications.
• Knowledge of ICS/SCADA security practices in industrial environments.
• Master's degree in a related discipline

Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to balance security, functionality, and cost.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Special Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.