Zero Trust Senior Data Architect

Koniag Government Services•Alexandria, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking Zero Trust Senior Data Architect with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at the Mark Center, Alexandria, VA.The position is hybrid, requires 2-3 days a week in the office or as needed for access to government systems. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience as a Senior Architect, focusing on Zero Trust technology, particularly within federal government environments.
Extensive expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, access controls, identity management, encryption, and network segmentation in large-scale government systems.
In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks, with a strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, and other applicable standards.
Proficiency in network security, cloud security, encryption methodologies, and emerging technologies relevant to Zero Trust implementations.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus on architectural decisions.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Development, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field and 15 years of related experience.
Additional years of experience and cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM) and architecture (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive reference architectures outlining Zero Trust principles, components, and interactions within federal government systems.
Design robust network architectures integrating Zero Trust principles, including secure zones, micro-segmentation, and software-defined perimeters to enforce granular access controls.
Architect centralized and resilient identity and access management systems, leveraging federated identity, strong authentication, and adaptive access controls across government networks.
Design end-to-end data protection solutions encompassing encryption, tokenization, data masking, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies tailored to government data sensitivity and compliance requirements.
Develop secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, emphasizing secure access, data protection, and continuous monitoring within government cloud deployments.
Architect endpoint security solutions integrating device identity verification, zero-trust device posture assessments, and secure configurations across a diverse range of government endpoints.
Design and implement PEPs for enforcing access controls, authentication, and authorization policies at critical junctures within government systems.
Architect scalable and resilient security analytics infrastructures incorporating SIEM solutions, machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence platforms to enable proactive threat detection and response.