Cybersecurity Architect - SaaS

Responsibilities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Noblis is a dynamic science, technology, and strategy organization dedicated to creating forward-thinking technical and advisory solutions in the public interest. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions.

Noblis is hiring an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to support the Software-as-Service (SaaS) Governance program for a Federal Government client. As part of the Noblis Federal Civilian Services team, you will be working with the agency’s cybersecurity governance team to deliver innovative and effective cybersecurity solutions and recommendations, and drive IT transformation in support of and in collaboration with multiple business component partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a skilled SaaS Security Architect to support our client’s Software as a Service (SaaS) Governance program. This role is focused on helping the agency accelerate the secure use of SaaS through the implementation of a continuous monitoring strategy for SaaS applications agency-wide, including the deployment of SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools to actively monitor SaaS configurations for security risk. Specifically in this role you will support the deployment of the agency SSPM tool (currently AppOmni), including development of application-specific policy baselines. You will work with business and operations teams to promote effective use of the tool agency-wide and create associated documentation and processes. You will lead and drive all aspects of SaaS continuous monitoring including integration of SaaS applications with existing identity management systems and security operations process. You will develop strategies to streamline, automate, and scale the process of onboarding SaaS applications into the continuous monitoring framework. You will work with agency cybersecurity leadership to develop and enhance policies and guidelines related to SaaS monitoring and secure use, and maintain and enhance the strategy and documentation related to SaaS continuous monitoring. This includes the evaluation and testing of new monitoring tools. You will also help maintain and enhance the overall SaaS governance framework. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency deployment of SSPM tool(s) to enable risk visibility and mitigation across deployed SaaS applications agency-wide, with a focus on automating and scaling SaaS application onboarding.
• Maintain and enhance the agency SaaS continuous monitoring strategy and all associated documentation. Represent the strategy to all client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the broader SaaS Governance team to share SaaS monitoring insights and provide recommendations on SaaS policies …