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Pueo Business Solutions LLC · 1 month ago

Zero Trust Architect - Data

Tysons, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$185K/yr - $200K/yr

12+ years exp

Pueo Business Solutions is seeking a Zero Trust Architecture Senior Technical Expert to support the CIO's Zero Trust program. The role involves providing expertise in Zero Trust design and integration across enterprise IT environments while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity mandates.

Business IntelligenceConsultingIT InfrastructureSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expertise to the Government ZT Program Manager on Zero Trust adoption strategies, roadmaps, and policy integration

Support planning, coordination, and oversight of ZT implementation, including project plans, schedules, and resources

Assess current IT strategies, recommend courses of action, and operationalize Cyber IT Strategy in alignment with the organization's mission

Drive maturity assessments, gap analyses, and prioritized remediation strategies for enterprise ZTA adoption

Provide expertise on ZT design and develop ZT reference architectures, system designs, and data flows as they apply to all the ZT Pillars

Conduct technical assessments across identity, device, network, application, and data layers to identify gaps against Zero Trust principles

Integrate ZT capabilities into enterprise networks, cloud, hybrid environments, and DevSecOps pipelines

Provide expertise support on the engineered ZT solutions such as Cloud, Data engineering, and implementation of advanced ZT capabilities: ICAM, micro segmentation, encryption, continuous monitoring, and software-defined perimeters

Assist in developing and maintaining IT governance frameworks and SOPs aligned to ZT objectives

Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-207, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, CISA ZT Maturity Model, and RMF integration requirements

Provide recommendations for mitigation and remediation of identified vulnerabilities during RMF and continuous monitoring activities

Collaborate with senior leadership, acquisition teams, engineers, and mission stakeholders to integrate ZT into enterprise workflows

Respond to ZT-related data calls, provide technical editing, and develop executive reports, presentations, and policy updates

Serve as the primary technical liaison for Zero Trust engagements, ensuring alignment across technical, programmatic, and strategic stakeholders

Qualification

Zero Trust architectureCloud securityCybersecurity complianceSystems integrationData analysisRisk mitigationNetwork segmentationEndpoint protectionEmotional IntelligenceTeam collaborationProject managementTechnical communicationAdaptability

Required

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Ability to work in a team environment and possess a high degree of Emotional Intelligence

Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive decisions

Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt in a dynamic environment, and work collaboratively with diverse teams

Ability to anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring resilient cybersecurity posture

12+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years dedicated to Zero Trust architecture, enterprise security design, and systems integration

Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying ZT solutions in large-scale or government environments

Expertise cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network segmentation, endpoint protection, and hybrid IT

Familiarity with RMF (NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53) and DIA/DoD accreditation processes

Certifications (DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level III required):

CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCSP, or equivalent

Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (preferred)

ZT vendor certifications (Palo Alto ZTNA, Microsoft SC-300/SC-100, Okta, AWS Security Specialty, Kubernetes Security)

Company

Pueo Business Solutions LLC

Capabilities Our portfolio of innovative Day-1 tools allows us to deliver immediate value while helping our customers better understand their technology needs, without additional costs, licenses, or system accreditation dependencies.

Founded in 2016

Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees