Sr. Architect - Zero Trust

Job Title: Senior Architect Zero Trust

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: DOE + full benefits

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Architect specialized in Zero Trust technology to lead and architect innovative solutions for federal government initiatives. As a pivotal member of our team, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing Zero Trust frameworks to fortify the cybersecurity posture of government systems.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement cutting-edge Zero Trust architectural designs and strategies tailored to the unique needs and complexities of federal government environments.

Lead the design and development of Zero Trust models encompassing identity and access management, network segmentation, encryption, and secure access controls across government systems.

Provide expert guidance and mentorship to cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineers, security analysts, and stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption and implementation of Zero Trust principles.

Ensure Zero Trust architectures comply with federal cybersecurity standards, regulations, and frameworks, including NIST, FISMA, and other relevant mandates.

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and devise proactive strategies to mitigate security risks within government networks and systems.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Zero Trust security, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance the government's security posture.

Prepare detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and presentations to effectively communicate complex Zero Trust concepts to stakeholders and decision-makers.

Required Skills/Qualifications

Minimum of 12 years + of hands-on experience as a Senior Architect, focusing on Zero Trust technology, particularly within federal government environments.

Extensive expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, access controls, identity management, encryption, and network segmentation in large-scale government systems.

Develop and maintain comprehensive reference architectures outlining Zero Trust principles, components, and interactions within federal government systems.

Design robust network architectures integrating Zero Trust principles, including secure zones, micro-segmentation, and software-defined perimeters to enforce granular access controls.

Architect centralized and resilient identity and access management systems, leveraging federated identity, strong authentication, and adaptive access controls across government networks.

Design end-to-end data protection solutions encompassing encryption, tokenization, data masking, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies tailored to government data sensitivity and compliance requirements.

Develop secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, emphasizing secure access, data protection, and continuous monitoring within government cloud deployments.

Architect endpoint security solutions integrating device identity verification, zero-trust device posture assessments, and secure configurations across a diverse range of government endpoints.

Design and implement PEPs for enforcing access controls, authentication, and authorization policies at critical junctures within government systems.

Architect scalable and resilient security analytics infrastructures incorporating SIEM solutions, machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence platforms to enable proactive threat detection and response.

In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks, with a strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, and other applicable standards.

Proficiency in network security, cloud security, encryption methodologies, and emerging technologies relevant to Zero Trust implementations.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus on architectural decisions.

Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM) and architecture (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP) are highly desirable.

Education:

Bachelor s degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, or related discipline

Employer will accept years of experience in lieu of a degree.