Lead Specialist, Federal Cyber AppGate Engineer

KPMG

$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in network security and ZTNA solutions, with AppGate SDP hands-on implementation.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 2 years of leadership or managerial experience.
  • Vendor-agnostic knowledge of ZTNA and SDP architectures.
  • Experience in designing and managing complex access policies at an enterprise level.
  • Strong grasp of Zero Trust principles and familiarity with DoD frameworks such as NIST 800-207.
  • Experience integrating ZTNA with IAM and PAM systems.
  • Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, and AppGate.
  • Ability to travel as needed for firm engagements.
  • U.S. Government Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and implement AppGate SDP components for enterprise ZTNA initiatives.
  • Architect and enforce security policies and micro-segmentation rules.
  • Translate complex security requirements into effective ZTNA policies.
  • Lead workshops for onboarding mission applications to ZT Architecture.
  • Integrate ZTNA tools with IAM, PAM, and SIEM for Zero Trust automation.
  • Mentor engineers and analysts in AppGate operations.
  • Develop solution documentation and operational guidelines.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on compliance and security alignment for ZTNA deployments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
  • Vision coverage and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plans with employer contributions.
  • Personal well-being support and mental health resources.
  • Personal Time Off based on fiscal year and holiday calendar.
  • Two additional breaks that do not require PTO usage, one at year-end and another around July 4th.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coordinate the implementation, administration, and continuous tuning of AppGate SDP platform components in support of broader enterprise Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) objectives
  • Architect, develop, and enforce dynamic, identity-centric security policies, granular micro segmentation rules, and context -aware trusted access models
  • Translate complex organizational security requirements into scalable, effective ZTNA policies across the environment
  • Lead technical workshops, requirements gathering, and workflow creation for securely and seamlessly onboarding mission application to the ZT Architecture
  • Integrate ZTNA tools (AppGate) with broader security ecosystem components including IAM, PAM, and SIEM solutions to achieve end-to-end Zero Trust automation and continuous monitoring
  • Mentor a team of engineers and analysts responsible for AppGate operations
  • Develop comprehensive solution documentation, operational runbooks, and policy guidelines, which contributing to project tracking and reporting
  • Interface with client stakeholders to ensure all ZTNA deployments and access policies rigorously align with compliance, security, and operational mission requirements

Qualifications:
  • A minimum of five years of experience with network security technology and diverse Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, including hands-on AppGate SDP implementation experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • Two years of leadership or managerial experience
  • Broad, vendor-agnostic knowledge of ZTNA platforms and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) architectures
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing complex, context-based access policies and segmentation strategies at an enterprise scale
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and deployment patterns, with familiarity with relevant DoD frameworks, NIST 800-207, and large-scale enterprise environments
  • Experience integrating ZTNA solutions with comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and ITSM systems
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AppGate
  • Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
  • Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance


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