Technology Architect - Cyber (McLean)

In-Q-Tel
McLean, VA
In-Q-Tel

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Technology Architect - Cyber

US-VA-McLean

Job ID: 2026-1439
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Technology Consulting
IQT

Overview

This is an exempt position reporting to the Vice President of Technology. This position will work closely with IQT’s government partners to understand their technology challenges and use their mastery of technology to investigate and recommend potential solutions from the venture-backed startup landscape. This position will lead the technical aspects of an investment to ensure that IQT delivers effective and compelling solutions to our government partners. This position is responsible for identifying and executing investments in technology areas including:

  • Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, and Reverse Engineering
  • Cryptography, Data Protection, and Isolation
  • Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, and Exploit Development
  • Identity Management and Authentication
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Embedded Systems (IoT/OT) Security
  • Next-Generation Endpoint Security and Incident Response/Recovery
  • Secure Software Development (DevSecOps)
  • Software Defined Infrastructure Security (Cloud, Containers, SDN)
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Cybersecurity

Responsibilities

  • Identifies new technology areas for investment and provides technical diligence on multiple complimentary investments in that technology area.
  • Develop and negotiation of Statements of Work contracts between IQT and start-up companies.
  • Provide technical oversight on work programs; performs assessments of work program deliverables. Identifies and communicates paths for resolution of issues on work programs to key stakeholders and IQT Leadership.
  • Leverages technical/market experience and understanding of government partner use cases to identify new topics for, and oversee development of, Market Surveys and Global Competitive Analysis products.
  • Oversee development of technology architectures and solutions to address problems faced by IQT’s government partners
  • Provides thought leadership in one or more areas of subject matter expertise.
  • Coordinates with customers on technology adoption strategy in development of multiple work programs in a government partner mission area.

Qualifications



Minimal Qualifications:

  • Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
  • 5+ years professional experience with some portion of that time overseeing a technology development effort in a business and/or intelligence environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following fields: secure software development, embedded systems security, cryptography, vulnerability assessment, endpoint security, network security, cloud security, and malware analysis.
  • Previous experience negotiating milestone-based Statements of Work contracts.
  • Candidates with active top-secret clearance preferred; at a minimum, candidate must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Commitment to continued understanding of new technologies and their strategic advantages.
  • Hands-on development experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Programming in Python, JavaScript, Golang, or Rust
    • Assembly code programming in VHDL
    • Cloud computing platforms such as GCP, AWS, and Azure
    • REST APIs
    • Machine learning techniques
  • Capable of analyzing complex problems including identifying root cause issues, generating a concise summary of analysis; and presenting recommendations for non-technical audiences.
  • Startup or entrepreneurial experience and proven ability to thrive in a non-traditional, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Comfortable presenting complex technology subjects to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Prior experience working with the US Intelligence Community
  • Strong writer: experience in both technical writing and proposal/contract writing is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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