SAIC
SAIC

Zero Trust Architecture Specialist

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $200,001.00 - 240,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Pivotal
  • Enterprise Services
  • IT Security
  • Architectural Design
  • IT Service Management
  • Design Patterns
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Identity Management
  • ICD
  • NIST 800-53
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud Computing
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Roadmaps
  • DoD
  • Risk Assessment
  • IC
  • Integrated Circuit
  • Internal Communications
  • Collaboration
  • Bridging
  • Systems Architecture
  • CISSP
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: T2600618

Location: Bethesda, MD, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Info Architect

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Specialist to support a mission-critical customer in the Intelligence Community (IC). This position requires at least 15 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture or related IT fields, with demonstrated expertise in Zero Trust principles and implementation. This position will play a pivotal role in defining, designing, and coordinating the transition of current architectures into zero trust-enabled environments across the enterprise and non-enterprise services/systems. The role requires an expert-level understanding of secure systems architecture, IC directives, and modern IT security paradigms.

While the ideal candidate is a generalist with broad expertise across ZTA principles and IC-related IT ecosystems, the customer is also open to specialists with deep knowledge in one or more relevant areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

Architectural Design and Strategy:
  • Document architectural rules and develop clear criteria for system and service compliance with zero trust principles.
  • Diagram interim and future state architectures, capturing transition paths from current architectures to zero trust-enabled environments.
  • Define and effectively communicate integration expectations for all IT services across evolving architectures.

Design Patterns and Standards Development:
  • Create and maintain design patterns to guide enterprise and non-enterprise systems in achieving compliance with zero trust specifications.
  • Align all work with IC protocols, directives, and initiatives, ensuring consistency with broader government mandates.

IT Roadmap and Implementation Planning:
  • Develop and refine roadmaps for IT implementation of zero trust across global enterprises, including classified and unclassified multi-cloud/multi-fabric landscapes.
  • Integrate IT stack technologies, ensuring secure, scalable, and effective functionality within a global operational environment.

Zero Trust Expertise and Governance:
  • Apply expert knowledge in identity, authentication, and authorization technologies to advance zero trust principles.
  • Work with secure cloud architectures across multiple vendors and cloud fabrics, ensuring environments meet compliance and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Communication and Leadership:
  • Engage with senior stakeholders across the IC and DoD to communicate architectural decisions, integration plans, and compliance mandates.
  • Brief senior forums and provide subject matter expertise on EO 14028, NSM-8, NIST standards (e.g., 800-53, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503), and other related directives.
  • Build trust and foster collaboration across IC partners and technical teams to align zero trust implementations with mission objectives.

Generalist vs. Specialist Considerations:
  • The customer prefers a generalist with broad expertise across ZTA and related areas but is willing to recruit a specialist who can bring significant depth in one or more core areas, such as identity management, secure cloud architecture, or IT stack integration.


Qualifications
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  • Active TS/SCI with Poly is REQUIRED.
  • 15+ years of experience in systems engineering and architecture, particularly in IC and DoD-related environments.
  • Extensive knowledge of zero trust architecture, including National Security System (NSS) and DoD reference architectures.
  • Familiarity with IC directives, policies, and standards, such as EO 14028, NSM-8, ICD 503, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and related frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate IT stack technologies across global enterprise cyber systems with an emphasis on secure implementations.
  • Deep expertise in secure cloud architecture and multi-cloud/multi-fabric landscapes (classified/unclassified environments).
  • Strong knowledge of identity, authentication, and authorization technologies and frameworks central to zero trust principles.
  • Proficiency in developing IT roadmaps and implementation plans for mission-critical systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across IT domains, bringing together architecture, security, and technical integration.
  • Proven ability to brief senior IC and DoD forums, providing clear and concise updates, risk assessments, and strategic guidance.
  • Experience partnering across IC stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment of technical and operational initiatives.

    Preferred Qualifications:

While not mandatory, expertise in any of the following areas is highly desirable:
  • Proven experience working in classified environments and bridging the gap between enterprise and mission-specific IT landscapes.
  • Certifications in systems architecture and security, such as CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and tools in zero trust architecture and secure systems development.


Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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  • Position Id: T2600618
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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