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Guidehouse · 4 hours ago

Zero Trust Junior Architect

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$130K/yr - $216K/yr

8+ years exp

Guidehouse is a Cyber Consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity solutions. They are seeking a Zero Trust Junior Architect to lead the design, assessment, and implementation of Zero Trust architecture, ensuring secure and resilient solutions for federal government clients.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, document, and maintain enterprise Zero Trust architectures spanning identity, device, network/environment, application/workload, and data pillars

Define strategic roadmaps and reference architecture aligned with organizational objectives and mission requirements

Partner with cross-functional teams to embed Zero Trust principles into technology modernization efforts, cloud transitions, and cybersecurity initiatives

Partner with cybersecurity, network engineering, cloud, DevSecOps, and governance teams to ensure cohesive implementation and maturity

Perform organizational assessments using the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model

Produce gap analyses and prioritized remediation plans aligned with maturity expectations

Evaluate and architect solutions leveraging leading Zero Trust technologies, particularly: + CrowdStrike (endpoint detection and response, identity protection). + Zscaler (Zero Trust access, secure web gateway, private access). + Okta (identity and access management, MFA, lifecycle management)

Automate Zero Trust processes to improve scalability, efficiency, and compliance while adhering to established security policies

Support solution engineering, configuration guidance, integration patterns, and proof-of-concept deployments across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

Continuously monitoring emerging Zero Trust trends, frameworks, technologies, and threat intelligence

Advise senior leadership on advancements and evolving best practices in Zero Trust architecture and secure-by-design methodologies

Develop documentation, whitepapers, or briefings to support executive decision-making

Qualification

Zero Trust ArchitectureCrowdStrikeZscalerOktaCloud ArchitectureCISA Zero Trust Maturity ModelIdentity ManagementSecurity AutomationAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience in IT or managing large-scale deployments and cross-functional technical teams with five (5) years of US Federal government consulting experience

Bachelors degree

US Citizenship is required

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'PUBLIC TRUST'; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred

Experience working in federal civilian, defense contractor, or highly regulated environments

Experience leading teams for IT security operations, threat response, or security architecture development, including IAM system requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, or change management

Demonstrated expertise across all pillars of Zero Trust (identity, device, network/environment, application/workload, data)

Hands-on experience with Zero Trust technology platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, Zscaler, and Okta)

Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon for scoring, analytics, and enforcement

Hands-on experience with automating security workflows and integrating Zero Trust technology platforms

Deep understanding of identity-centric security, segmentation, continuous monitoring, and least privileged access

Experience designing secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale architecture efforts and communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues and project goals to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong people skills managing a diverse set of stakeholders and direct client management experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance

Preferred

Active security clearance

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification

Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, ISC2 Zero Trust Strategy Certificate, Okta Certified Professional, Zscaler ZCCA-IA / ZCCP-IA, or CrowdStrike certifications

Knowledge of NIST 800-53, 800-207, RMF, FedRAMP, and related frameworks

Experience with SIEM, SOAR, SASE, and identity threat detection and response technologies

Strong practical experience applying and assessing organizations against DoD and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Models