Senior Manager, IT & Cybersecurity Solutions Architecture 03937 NWSOL

Senior Manager, IT & Cybersecurity Solutions Architecture

Location : Richland, Washington

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 :

Governance & Compliance :

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Preferred :

Skills and Abilities :

Special Requirements :

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.