Zero Trust Team Lead #7077
About The Position
GovCIO is currently hiring a Zero Trust Team Lead for a program with the US Coast Guard. This position will drive the implementation and governance of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) across complex enterprise environments, particularly within federal or defense sectors. This role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with strong project management capabilities to lead multiple teams, coordinate schedules, and ensure successful delivery of Zero Trust initiatives aligned with organizational and mission objectives. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA area and will be an on-site position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in project or program management.
- S. Citizenship and ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP) is mandatory.
- Proven experience implementing Zero Trust principles in enterprise or government environments.
- Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams and complex project schedules.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, CISM, or Zero Trust-related credentials.
- Experience with tools and platforms supporting Zero Trust (e.g., identity providers, endpoint protection, network segmentation).
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.
- Experience working directly with federal agencies or defense organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of Zero Trust Architecture strategies across enterprise IT environments.
- Manage multiple cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of Zero Trust principles.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government leadership and stakeholders, translating technical requirements into actionable plans.
- Oversee the implementation of identity, access management, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring solutions.
- Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, NIST 800-207, and Zero Trust maturity models.
- Track progress against milestones and deliverables, reporting status to executive leadership and program sponsors.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and documentation efforts to support Zero Trust adoption and awareness.
- Identify and resolve project issues, dependencies, and resource constraints proactively.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate Discounts
- Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
- Training, Education and Certification Assistance
- Referral Bonus Program
- Internal Mobility Program
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
