Zero Trust Architect SME

GD Information Technology • Honolulu, HI

10h • $169,604 - $229,464 • Onsite

About The Position

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Zero Trust Architect Subject Matter Expert (SME) at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. We are seeking a Zero Trust Architect SME to drive Zero Trust strategy, architecture, and implementation for a mission-critical defense program in Oahu, Hawaii. This individual will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, integrating, and operationalizing Zero Trust principles across enterprise IT systems, cloud environments, tactical networks, and classified infrastructures. The ideal candidate brings deep cybersecurity architecture expertise, strong knowledge of DoD Zero Trust guidance, and experience implementing identity-centric and data-centric security controls in complex environments.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Zero Trust principles in DoD or federal environments.
• Deep expertise in:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Micro-segmentation technologies
• Endpoint security (EDR/XDR)
• Secure network architecture
• Cloud security architecture
• Strong understanding of:
• DoD Zero Trust Strategy and Target Level framework
• RMF and ATO processes
• Cross-domain solutions
• Classified network environments (e.g., SIPR/JWICS)

Nice To Haves

• CISSP
• CISM or CRISC
• Certified Zero Trust Professional (CZTP) or equivalent
• CCSP (Cloud Security)
• CASP+
• Experience supporting Pacific or INDOPACOM-based missions.
• Experience transitioning legacy perimeter-based architectures to Zero Trust models.
• Experience integrating Zero Trust into operational/tactical environments.
• Familiarity with automation and policy-as-code security enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Zero Trust architectures aligned with DoD Zero Trust Strategy and Reference Architecture.
• Develop phased implementation roadmaps for Zero Trust maturity progression.
• Architect identity, device, network, application, and data protections across multi-domain environments.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise cybersecurity, cloud, and network modernization initiatives.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect and integrate identity-driven security controls including:
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity governance and lifecycle management
• Conditional access policies
• Lead implementation of least privilege and continuous verification principles.
• Network & Micro-Segmentation Design micro-segmentation and software-defined perimeter solutions.
• Integrate Zero Trust principles into enterprise routing, switching, SD-WAN, and remote access solutions.
• Support secure access for hybrid and tactical environments.
• Data Protection & Endpoint Security Architect data-centric security controls including:
• Data classification and labeling
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Integrate endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) into Zero Trust framework.
• Ensure device compliance enforcement prior to resource access.
• Cloud & Hybrid Integration Apply Zero Trust principles to hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Secure containerized and virtualized workloads.
• Integrate Zero Trust controls into DevSecOps pipelines.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with:
• DoD Zero Trust guidance
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• DISA STIG requirements
• Support ATO activities and cybersecurity inspections.
• Develop policy documentation and implementation standards.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level