Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect - PrincipalWashington, DC The
Principal Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect provides senior technical leadership in the design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity architectures supporting CDAO mission systems. This role leads the development of Zero Trust Architecture strategies and ensures enterprise systems align with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
Responsibilities - Lead design and implementation of enterprise Zero Trust Architecture solutions.
- Develop cybersecurity architecture frameworks supporting secure mission systems.
- Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity initiatives across enterprise platforms.
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and NIST standards.
- Develop architecture strategies supporting secure cloud, data platforms, and AI systems.
- Conduct cybersecurity architecture assessments and design reviews.
- Provide guidance to engineering teams implementing security solutions.
- Support government leadership with cybersecurity strategy and architecture planning.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience developing the required documents for the A&A, 5+ years of experience implementing NIST 800-53A security controls; 1 year of experience in data structures, data mining, business intelligence
- ISC(2) CISSP or equivalent
- Must be a US citizen
- Must be able to pass a Criminal and Financial Background Check prior to starting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 12+ years of cybersecurity architecture experience supporting federal or DoD environments.
- Deep experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture frameworks.
- Experience with NIST 800-53, RMF, and enterprise security architectures.
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Active Secret security clearance required (or higher).
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