--- title: 'Enterprise Security Architect III at Makpar' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/enterprise-security-architect-iii-makpar-united-states-e221tq9f0jy7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Enterprise Security Architect III at Makpar - **Company:** Makpar - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/makpar/bf775a6b-f25a-4284-b89e-9bffde39d5b4 ## Job description Who we are: Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call “The Makpar Way,” we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people. Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services. When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers. Position Overview The Enterprise Security Architect III will design, develop, and maintain security architecture and application components supporting an assigned ICAM workstream. The role combines enterprise security architecture with practical delivery responsibilities, including integration of security controls, security assessment support, Authorization to Operate activities, vulnerability remediation, POA&M management, and participation in application development, integration, and testing. This position is best suited to a hands-on security architect who can work directly with software engineers, testers, DevSecOps personnel, system owners, and federal security stakeholders. It is not a governance-only or policy-only architecture role. Key Responsibilities: - Design and maintain enterprise security architecture for assigned ICAM applications and services. - Translate DHS asecurity requirements into implementable architecture and technical controls. - Contribute to or oversee secure application and configuration development. - Integrate security controls into application, infrastructure, cloud, and DevSecOps environments. - Lead or support system security assessments and technical control validation. - Develop, update, or support documentation required for Authorization to Operate activities. - Identify and remediate vulnerabilities within DHS-required timeframes. - Develop and manage remediation actions and POA&M items when findings cannot be immediately resolved. - Work with development and testing teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated throughout the SDLC. - Support development, integration, testing, and release activities within the assigned workstream. - Review technical designs, code, configurations, security scan results, and implementation evidence. - Help ensure medium- and high-severity static and dynamic application vulnerabilities are resolved before production release. - Support incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action when security issues affect production systems. - Maintain architecture, security, assessment, and remediation documentation. Required Qualifications: - Experience designing or maintaining enterprise application or system security architecture. - Experience integrating cybersecurity controls into software, cloud, infrastructure, or DevSecOps environments. - Experience supporting security assessments or authorization activities. - Experience identifying, documenting, and remediating technical vulnerabilities. - Experience developing or managing POA&M remediation actions. - Ability to work with software engineering and testing teams throughout the SDLC. - Ability to interpret security requirements and translate them into technical controls. - Ability to obtain and maintain favorable DHS EOD, suitability, and required system access. Preferred Qualifications: - Prior DHS or federal civilian agency clearance or experience. - Experience supporting federal ATO packages or NIST Risk Management Framework activities. - Experience with ICAM, IAM, PIV, PKI, PAM, SSO, OAuth, OIDC, or access-control systems. - Experience with AWS, Azure, hybrid-cloud, or on-premises federal environments. - Experience with secure CI/CD pipelines and automated security gates. - Experience with SonarQube, Jenkins, GitHub Enterprise, Splunk, container security, STIGs, or hardened images. - CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP, AWS/Azure security certification, or comparable security credential. Benefits: At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals. Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful! Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ## About Makpar ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Makpar is a family-owned professional and technical solutions provider delivering IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management services to the U.S. federal government. - **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned, bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Remote-first, United States - **Founded**: 2008 - **Founders**: Mushtaq Khan and Seema Khan ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Federal IT consulting, cybersecurity, data management, application development - **Target customers**: U.S. federal government agencies (B2G) - **Mission/purpose**: "Deliver mission success" by building secure, resilient IT solutions that accelerate citizens’ access to services. ## Products & Services - **Federal IT Infrastructure & Modernization**: End-to-end consulting covering data management, cybersecurity, and application development using the proprietary “Makpar Way” methodology. - **Identity & Access Management (IAM)**: Led development of one of the largest external user verification systems in the federal government (30M+ users, scaling to 120M). - **Security Consulting**: Builds security into every delivery, leveraging deep experience in citizen-facing identity access management and certifications (ISO 27001, CMMI). - **Procurement & Partner Support**: In-house BPA and procurement office to help partners win and execute federal contracts. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private, family-owned) - **Key Metric**: 100+ employees; multiple appearances on Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America and Washington Technology Fast 50. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; partners include federal agencies (e.g., IRS) and small business subcontractors. - **Growth Signals**: Consistent year-over-year growth (Inc. 5000 multiple years), expanding headcount, award-winning culture (Great Place to Work, 2025 Remote Top Workplaces). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Federal Relationships**: 15+ years of trust built with agencies like the IRS; founders’ direct experience in federal IT project management. - **The Makpar Way**: Proprietary consulting methodology that emphasizes active listening, anticipating client needs, and “Customer Delight.” - **Security DNA**: All solutions embed security from the start, backed by ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and CMMI Level 3 certifications. - **Family-Owned Stability**: Bootstrapped, no pressure from outside investors; long-term commitment to employees and clients. ## Strategic Focus - Expand federal footprint by continuing to win complex IT modernization and cybersecurity contracts. - Maintain a remote-first, employee-centric culture to attract top talent while scaling. - Leverage “Makpar Cares” volunteer and giving program to strengthen community ties and employee engagement. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: Fully remote with quarterly all-hands events and an annual in-person company party; daily/weekly team touchpoints keep everyone connected. - **Family-oriented work-life balance**: Flexible schedules, emphasis on showing up for loved ones; “as long as client needs are met, you have the flexibility you deserve.” - **Generous training budget**: Every full-time employee receives an annual training budget for certifications, classes, and career advancement. - **Employee recognition**: Shout-outs, core value awards, monthly knowledge shares, and regular contests with prizes. - **Transparent leadership**: Monthly all-company knowledge shares where leadership shares goals and cross-team expertise. - **Award-winning culture**: Recognized as a Great Place to Work, 2025 Remote Top Workplaces, and 2025 Technology Top Workplaces. ## Sources 1. [makpar.com – Home](https://makpar.com/) 2. [makpar.com – About](https://makpar.com/about/) 3. [makpar.com – Careers](https://makpar.com/careers/) 4. [makpar.com – Our Team](https://makpar.com/our-team/) 5. 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