Zero Trust Technical Advisor (TS/SCI)

Koniag Government Services•Alexandria, VA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Zero Trust Technical Advisor with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA. This is a Hybrid position, 3 days required onsite. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) with company matching; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays; three weeks of paid time off; and more. Highly skilled and experienced Technical Advisor to provide strategic guidance. This role is critical in steering the DoW's adoption of a robust Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture across its enterprise. The successful candidate will be a senior strategic thinker who can guide innovation, advise on interoperability, oversee ZT assessments, and leverage deep architectural knowledge of cloud environments to secure critical systems and data.

Requirements

Minimum active TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a strategic or architectural role focused on Zero Trust within a large enterprise or government environment.
Demonstrated experience as a senior Technical Advisor or Architect, providing strategic guidance on complex, large-scale projects.
Extensive experience with the architecture, security principles, and service offerings of major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Proven track record in defining the scope for, overseeing, and analyzing the results of security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and compliance programs.
Experience architecting solutions involving identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and data protection in a ZT context.
Deep strategic understanding of Zero Trust principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-207), and maturity models.
Proficiency in cloud security architecture and best practices (IaaS, PaaS, containers, microservices).
Strategic understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and their role in a secure enterprise.
Familiarity with common scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to effectively evaluate technical solutions and automation strategies proposed by implementation teams.
Expert-level knowledge of network security concepts and data protection technologies.
Superior analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to brief senior executive-level leaders.
Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Ability to operate effectively in a high-stakes, dynamic environment, influencing multiple priorities and projects.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is highly preferred.
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+ CE).
Cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT).

Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Guidance: Serve as a primary technical authority on Zero Trust principles, providing expert advice and strategic recommendations to project teams and senior leadership within the ZT PFMO.
Innovation & Strategy: Evaluate new and emerging technologies and market trends to shape ZT strategy. Guide the evaluation and prototyping of solutions to drive innovation, aligning with DoW's strategic objectives.
Interoperability Oversight: Advise on strategies to ensure seamless integration and interoperability between various ZT capabilities, systems, and platforms, promoting a cohesive and unified security posture.
ZT Assessment & Compliance: Advise on and oversee the execution of ZT assessments, including outcome-based purple team exercises, to interpret results and guide improvements in ZT maturity. Validate that implementation plans align with DoD ZT activity outcomes.
Cloud Security Architecture: Provide architectural oversight and strategic guidance on securing cloud-native and hybrid-cloud environments, applying ZT principles to Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and higher-level
Risk Management Analysis: Analyze comprehensive risk assessments and provide strategic recommendations on mitigation strategies to enhance security controls within the ZT architecture.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with and brief cross-functional teams and government stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into strategic and actionable guidance.