Zero Trust Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

About The Position

Zero Trust Architect The Opportunity: Everyone knows security needs to be “baked in” to system architecture, but you know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface. What if you could use your cyber engineering skills to design and build secure systems for the U.S. Government? We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with Zero Trust (ZT) experience who can create solutions for the government that will stand up to even the most advanced cyber threats. As a Cybersecurity Architect on our project, you’ll be part of the architecture and design efforts of innovative cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect information systems and networks. You’ll coordinate with a dynamic team of thought leaders and experts to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your customer’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. We need to come up with the best solution, so you’ll investigate new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. This is a chance to make a difference in the security of the U.S. Government. Your technical expertise will be vital as you help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by leading cybersecurity technologies and domains, including IoT and Cloud security, Automation and Orchestration (A&O), identity and access management, and machine learning. Join our team as we tackle cybersecurity challenges around ZT and shape opportunities to implement solutions and service offerings leveraging investments and proven capabilities. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
10+ years of experience leading technical solution development for large, complex organizations
Experience architecting ZT solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207, OMB Mandates, and DoD ZT Reference Architecture
Experience leading product selection initiatives
Knowledge of the ZT technology ecosystem, including ZTNA, SSE, SASE, IDP, IDS, DLP, SWG, EDR, MFA, data tagging, or comply to connection (C2C)
Knowledge of leading ICAM solutions, including MSFT Entra, AD, or LDAP, and how they are part of the ZT ecosystem
Knowledge of network technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, or satellite, and how they play a part in delivering a ZT cyber solution
Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Information Security Certification such as CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification
DoD 8570 IASAE Level III Certification such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP Certification