Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect – Principal
$120,000–$120,000 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead design and implementation of enterprise Zero Trust Architecture solutions and develop cybersecurity frameworks supporting secure mission systems. Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity initiatives across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance with DoD policies and NIST standards. Conduct architecture assessments, design reviews, and guide engineering teams on security solution implementation while supporting government leadership with strategic planning. Work on-site five days a week in a fast-paced contracting environment, managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of cybersecurity architecture experience supporting federal or DoD environments
- Deep experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture frameworks
- Experience with NIST 800-53, RMF, and enterprise security architectures
- Active Secret security clearance
- Ability to work on-site 5 days a week
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
- Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD, CDAO, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or enterprise digital modernization initiatives, including implementation of Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security, AI security, and cross-domain solutions
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Certified Zero Trust Practitioner (CZTP), AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent, with experience briefing cybersecurity strategy and architecture recommendations to senior government leadership
- Experience supporting DoD, CDAO, Joint Staff, or federal data modernization initiatives, including AI/ML, advanced analytics, and enterprise data management programs
- Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience
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