Job Description
An employer is looking for a skilled Zero Trust Architect to join their growing team. They are a subcontractor on a larger program, and this is a team of five focused on Zero Trust. This will be the only Architect role on the team.
The ZT Architecture & Engineering SME will assist in the architecture and design of innovative solutions and services to secure federal networks, and provide leadership with recommendations on the right technologies, solutions, and processes required to meet objectives and other DoD requirements. Additionally, the SME will provide support and services to include:
Map ZT capabilities, requirements, and existing client capabilities, and new or approved capabilities required for each ZT pillar as outlined EO 14028, NIST 800-207, and any future memoranda, EO's, and DoD standards.
Review and analyze system, application, or network changes, upgrades and provide input and cybersecurity impacts.
Conduct assessment of ZT architectural and configuration changes made by the customers team(s).
Conduct a ZT review and assessment of all existing cybersecurity and IT capabilities.
Provide results and reports on Criteria for Zero Trust readiness and assessment results
Conduct analysis to identify gaps in existing capabilities to meet compliance and target ZT maturity model level.
Provide updates to the clients ZT roadmap and implementation plan.
Skills and Requirements
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field.
Bachelor of Science (or higher) in one of the following: computer engineering, computer science, IT, cyber security, or a related field.
Minimum of Security + or similar IAT II cert
AWS Certified Solution Architect, TOGAF or other Enterprise relevant certification
Active Secret Clearance and ability to work on site at Scott Air Force Base
Expertise in Zero Trust architecture, principles, and methodologies.
Knowledge of EO 14028, Federal, DoD, and other Zero Trust Architecture, Maturity Model, and Technical Reference Architectures. Knowledge of Sparx Enterprise Architect application
Forrester Adopting Zero Trust Certification (Can obtain after hiring)
Cloud Security Alliance CCZT Certification null
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