Security Architect - Payments Program

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

About the Role
SteerBridge Strategies is seeking an experienced Security Architect to support our Payments and Aviation FinTech initiatives. This role is critical in designing and implementing secure, compliant, and scalable architectures supporting regulated financial systems and high-visibility enterprise platforms.

The Security Architect will lead security design, compliance alignment, and risk mitigation efforts across cloud and hybrid environments. This role requires deep expertise in FinTech security standards and federal cybersecurity frameworks, along with the ability to operate in a collaborative, high-trust engineering culture.

Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

Key Responsibilities:
• Architect secure cloud and hybrid solutions supporting FinTech and regulated enterprise systems.
• Develop, maintain, and own System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting compliance artifacts.
• Lead security authorization activities, including ATO package development and continuous monitoring.
• Apply and interpret CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO, GLBA, and related security controls.
• Conduct security risk assessments, gap analyses, and vulnerability remediation planning.
• Implement and oversee secure SDLC practices and system hardening standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, compliance, and DevOps teams to enforce secure-by-design principles.
• Support audit readiness, penetration testing coordination, and incident response planning.
• Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS, Tenable.io, and Nessus for compliance and vulnerability management.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives (approximately 20%) beyond primary Payments efforts.

Required Qualifications:
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity architecture experience in federal or large enterprise environments.
• Strong FinTech security experience (PCI-DSS, GLBA, CCPA, SOC 2, ISO frameworks).
• Experience with CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and federal compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with eMASS, Tenable.io, Nessus, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP in regulated environments.
• Strong documentation skills with ability to produce audit-ready materials.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications such as CISSP (or Associate), CISM, CAP, CASP, or GSLC.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Assessment experience supporting audits and authorization reviews.
• Background as ISSM or ISSO in regulated environments.
• Experience with NISPOM and government contracting environments.

SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.