Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect – Senior
$99,000–$99,000 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Arlington, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$99,000–$99,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Design cybersecurity architectures supporting enterprise IT environments and implement Zero Trust security models for CDAO mission systems. Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and RMF authorization documentation while supporting vulnerability management and threat mitigation strategies. Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy security controls and address cross-domain solutions. Work on-site five days a week in Arlington, VA, managing multiple efforts within a fast-paced contracting environment. Requires an Active Secret clearance and 8+ years of federal or DoD experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years of cybersecurity experience
- Experience supporting federal or DoD customers
- Experience supporting enterprise security architecture and RMF processes
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture frameworks
- Active Secret security clearance required (or higher)
- Ability to work on site 5 days a week
- Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues
- Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired
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
- Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it
- Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others
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