Senior 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.