Security Solution Architect

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as a Security Solution Architect In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country. The Security Solution Architect is responsible for ensuring the security of enterprise systems, cloud environments, and security architecture as well as being responsible for managing the interpretation of Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders, and other requirements related to cybersecurity for this federal agency.

Responsibilties

The Security Solution Architect helps with the interpretation of Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders, and other requirements that are required to be implemented within this federal agency and its components as it relates to cybersecurity.

Responsible for effectively translating policy, law, directives, standards and Executive Orders as well as any other requirements from non-technical to technical, and vice versa

Effective creating communication of policy, law, directives, standards, Executive Orders and other requirements to both technical and non-technical personnel in both written and verbal formats. 

Responsible for interpretating, understanding the nuance of these documents and identifying or provide a solution to a given piece of information to in partnership with the organizational leadership and units.

Qualifications

Previous experience interpreting of Federal Government Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders, and other requirements that are required to be implemented within this federal agency and its components as it relates to cybersecurity.

A senior cybersecurity professional with experience designing secure enterprise systems, cloud environments, and security architectures.

Deep understanding of the cybersecurity impact changes in Policy, Law, Directives, Standards, Executive Orders and other federal changes will impact a Federal organization

A level of cybersecurity knowledge that will provide insight and knowledge of how to review, translate and operationalize the impact of potentially broad reaching changes.

Previous experience effectively translating requirements from non-technical to technical, and vice versa

A proven exceptional ability to communicate these requirements to both technical and non-technical personnel in verbal and non-verbal communication skills is required.

Certifications should include, but are not limited to: CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SC-100, AZ305, CISM, CASP or GIAC 

Ability to work on site in Washington DC five days a week

An active Top Secret Clearance

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies. 

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable). 

Salaries for Security Solution Architect at Planet Technologies range from $150,000 and $200,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies 2026-2027 Benefits Guide