Cybersecurity Architect - Technical Manager

Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory is one of three business verticals at Michael Baker International, comprising over 850 professionals nationwide. We combine architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions for our clients' business and project objectives. We serve diverse market sectors including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Our multidisciplinary approach involves early engagement from all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as planning, architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering. Our Advisory capabilities offer solutions throughout the project life cycle, along with sustainability and resilience services. This includes strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, and energy resiliency.

For over 85 years, Michael Baker International has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity, partnering with clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. Our success stems from a solutions-oriented mindset and continuously evolving capabilities to best serve our clients. Integrated Design and Advisory supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities, and unique expertise focused on high-performance buildings, intelligent systems, and critical infrastructure. We are committed to an integrated approach, informed decision-making, and innovative solutions to aggressively pursue, win, and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients.

Federal Cybersecurity Architect - Technical Manager

Michael Baker International is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect - Technical Manager to lead and expand our Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and international cybersecurity design practice. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking professional who excels in technical leadership, cybersecurity architecture, project execution, and business development within a multidisciplinary design environment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems engineers to deliver integrated, secure facility solutions. This position requires strong problem-solving abilities, deep familiarity with Federal cybersecurity frameworks, experience with facility-related control systems, and the ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Operational Management

• Provide staff oversight, coaching, and performance management.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts.
• Manage resource planning, utilization forecasting, and workload distribution.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new DoD and Federal cybersecurity project opportunities.
• Lead or support development of technical and cost proposals.
• Serve as a client-facing representative to assess needs, discuss solutions, and ensure exceptional service.

Technical Execution

• Oversee advanced analysis, design, evaluation, and inspection efforts for cybersecurity of facility-related control systems (FRCS).
• Develop and review project plans, technical specifications, and all cybersecurity-related documentation.
• Coordinate with internal design disciplines to integrate cybersecurity into architectural, technological, and MEP system designs.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal teams, executive leadership, and clients.
• Conduct field investigations, perform data collection, and support research to inform design decisions.
• Interpret technical data and prepare detailed analyses and reports.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain required DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Apply current DoD, Federal, and industry cybersecurity standards including UFC, UFGS, NIST, and related criteria.
• Conduct quality control reviews of cybersecurity design products.
• Develop innovative solutions to resolve design conflicts and improve technical workflows.

Client Service & Communication

• Work directly with clients to define requirements, validate concepts, and resolve design challenges.
• Generate client communications, scopes of work, and cost estimates.

Knowledge Requirements & Background Familiarity

Federal Agencies & Mission Environments

Experience Supporting Projects Or Cybersecurity Compliance Efforts With

• Department of Defense (DoD)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), AFCESA, NAVFAC, DISA
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• National Security Agency (NSA)
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Department of Energy (DOE)

Federal/DoD Cybersecurity Standards & Frameworks

Strong Understanding And Practical Application Of

• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), including UFC 1-200-01 and UFC 04-010-06
• NIST Standards: NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3, NIST SP 800-171
• DoD Issuances including DODI 8500.01, 8530.01, 8510.01, 8140.01
• CNSSI 1253
• ISC Appendix B Countermeasures

Service Areas & Technical Competencies

Familiarity With Cybersecurity Services Specific To Federal Facilities

• Cybersecurity engineering and design for facility-related control systems (FRCS)
• Cybersecurity commissioning and validation for FRCS environments
• RMF/ATO planning, documentation, and advisory support
• Facility control system risk and vulnerability assessments
• Penetration testing support, System Security Plan development, Incident Recovery Planning

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages direct and indirect employees in various technical and professional positions.

Experience

• 15 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or related field required

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $124,000 to $215,000 annually. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Key skills/competency

• Federal Cybersecurity
• DoD Frameworks
• NIST Standards
• FRCS (Facility-Related Control Systems)
• Technical Leadership
• Business Development
• Project Execution
• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Client Relationship Management