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Peraton · 2 days ago

Senior Zero Trust Enterprise Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provides support the development, design, modernization, and migration activities within a DOD multi-cloud environment

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and effective communication skills to drive successful outcomes for the organization

Stay updated with evolving cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends. Review and analyze the organization's existing security infrastructure and identify potential weaknesses

Develop and design a comprehensive Zero Trust security framework aligned with the organization's business objectives. This includes defining access policies, network segmentation, identity and access management (IAM), encryption standards, and continuous monitoring strategies

Collaborate with IT teams to implement Zero Trust initiatives such as such as DOD Zero Trust Strategy, TIC 3.0, Zero Trust Architectures, and DevSecOps across the organization's network, applications, databases, and cloud environments to improve an agencies security posture. Ensure seamless integration of security protocols without disrupting business operations

Conduct risk assessments and identify potential attack vectors. Develop strategies and protocols to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access, insider threats, and external breaches

Implement robust IAM solutions such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), least privilege access, and identity governance. Ensure proper authentication and authorization mechanisms for all users, devices, and applications

Design, implement, and support network segmentation strategies to create micro-perimeters and restrict lateral movement within the network. Employ segmentation to isolate critical assets and limit the spread of potential threats

Establish mechanisms for continuous monitoring of network traffic, user behaviors, and access patterns. Develop incident response plans and protocols to promptly address security incidents and breaches.

Ensure success and compliance with industry regulations, standards, and organizational policies. Establish governance frameworks to maintain adherence to Zero Trust principles across the organization

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including security analysts, network engineers, developers, and business stakeholders. Communicate Zero Trust principles, requirements, and best practices effectively. Create documentation, guidelines, and training materials to educate employees and stakeholders about Zero Trust concepts, policies, and procedures

Qualification

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Zero trust frameworksDhs environmentDod environmentOktaPing identityCrowdstrikeSailpointAzureAwsZscalerPalo altoDlpData privacyDisaster recoveryData security strategiesSystems requirementsDesign specificationsCyber security best practicesThreat managementCloud-based solutionsOn-premises solutionsCloud technologiesGovernment environmentsArchitecting cloud solutionsLeading technical teamsCollaborating with diverse IT teamsCloud services deploymentEscalation pointSenior engineersProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience or Master's degree with 6 years' experience or HS Diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience

U.S. Citizenship Required; must have an active Secret security clearance

Applicant will have extensive knowledge and experience of Zero Trust frameworks to protect critical assets and data from evolving cyber threats

8+ years of hands-on experience within the DHS Environment or DOD Environment

8+ years of experience with Okta, Ping Identity, CrowdStrike, SailPoint, Azure, AWS, Zscaler, Palo Alto, and other Zero Trust-enabling technology and cloud providers

5+ years of experience with DLP, Data Privacy, Disaster Recovery, and other Data Security Strategies

8+ years of developing systems requirements and design specifications

8+ years of experience regarding industry best practices in cyber security, threat management and proactive avoidance with both cloud-based and on-premises solutions

Experience leading and collaborating with technical teams of diverse IT related skill sets

Extensive knowledge and understanding of various cloud technologies and deploying those services in Government environments

Hands-on experience architecting, and serving as an escalation point to senior engineers on complex cloud solutions

Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Exemplary communication, analytical skills, and technical knowledge across the client environment

Preferred

Certifications such as IAT II Certified (Sec+, CCNA Security), or knowledge of Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, NIST 800-83 Rev 5 is preferred