SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
SciTec is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to ensure the security, compliance, and operational resilience of mission-critical systems and infrastructure assets.
This role focuses on securing deployed environments, including servers, platforms, network devices, and supporting systems, across their lifecycle. The Cybersecurity Asset Engineer partners with infrastructure, platform, software, and program teams to integrate cybersecurity into system architecture, deployment, sustainment, and accreditation activities.
This is not a pure policy or audit role. The ideal candidate is technically hands-on and capable of working directly with engineering teams to harden systems, remediate findings, and maintain mission cyber readiness. Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and communicate program-tailored multi-year cybersecurity strategy covering development, production, and sustainment
Partner with systems engineering, systems architecture, infrastructure, and application development teams to ensure security is embedded into product designs
Harden and secure mission infrastructure assets, including servers, network devices, storage systems, and supporting platforms
Apply and maintain DISA STIG configurations and security baselines across deployed environments
Support RMF activities, including development and maintenance of ATO artifacts and cybersecurity documentation
Conduct vulnerability scanning, assess impact of findings, and coordinate remediation efforts
Manage patching strategies and validate corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities
Provide cybersecurity input to system architecture, enclave segmentation, and infrastructure design decisions
Ensure logging, monitoring, and access controls meet security and compliance requirements
Support audit readiness, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities
Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, software, and program teams to integrate security into system deployments
Identify and mitigate operational cybersecurity risks across the asset lifecycle
Support incident response preparation and forensic readiness efforts
Communicate cybersecurity posture, risks, and remediation plans to technical and program leadership
Other duties as assigned SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is $129,000 - $152,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is pr ud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.