Kentro ยท 2 weeks ago
Cyber Integration Engineer ZT (TS/SCI)
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelKentro is a company dedicated to innovation and collaboration, seeking a highly skilled Cyber Integration Engineer to support U.S. Special Operations Command on the EDAT innovation contract. The role involves serving as a technical liaison, tackling integration challenges, and ensuring successful implementation of Zero Trust transformation initiatives.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical liaison between the Chief ZT Architect and the 12 IPlan execution teams, ensuring alignment with the enterprise ZT Reference Architecture
Analyze and resolve complex cross-pillar integration challenges (e.g., integrating ICAM solutions with Network Segmentation policies and Data Access controls)
Develop and deliver detailed architectural and engineering artifacts, including integration patterns, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), sequence diagrams, and technical specifications
Provide "surgical augmentation" to IPlan execution teams to overcome implementation roadblocks, troubleshoot complex issues, and accelerate delivery
Ensure that Systems Security Engineering (SSE) principles (NIST 800-160) are applied throughout the system development lifecycle across all IPlans
Validate integration feasibility and design patterns across diverse environments, including multi-cloud (AWS, Azure), hybrid, on-premises, and specialized SOF environments (Tactical Edge and Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited (DIL) bandwidth operations)
Support the Chief Architect in conducting Architecture Review Boards (ARBs), technical deep dives, and solution validations
Contribute to the development of Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and decision support materials
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to system integration, interoperability, and dependencies
Evaluate proposed engineering solutions to determine the adequacy of the security design and ensure consistency with ZT principles
Develop and document integration test plans and procedures to validate the interoperability and security of the ZT architecture
Support the development of detailed transition plans for moving capabilities from the EDAT innovation phase to EOM sustainment
Qualification
Required
Senior-level Cybersecurity or Systems Security Engineering experience supporting DoD enterprise or operational environments, with direct involvement in architecture, integration, or engineering activities
Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust (ZT) architectures, including integration across multiple ZT pillars (e.g., ICAM, Network/Environment, Data, Application, Device, Visibility & Analytics)
Strong background in Systems Security Engineering (SSE) principles and application of NIST SP 800-160 across the system development lifecycle
Proven ability to resolve complex cross-system and cross-team integration challenges in large, federated environments
Experience developing detailed architectural and engineering artifacts, such as: Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Integration patterns, Sequence and data flow diagrams, Technical specifications and design packages
Hands-on experience providing targeted engineering support ('surgical augmentation') to technical teams to troubleshoot, unblock, and accelerate delivery
Working knowledge of enterprise and operational network architectures, including segmentation, access control, identity federation, and secure data flows
Experience operating in multi-cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, on-prem), including security integration considerations
Familiarity with SOF, tactical, or constrained environments, including Tactical Edge and Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited (DIL) bandwidth operations
Experience supporting or participating in Architecture Review Boards (ARBs), technical design reviews, and solution validations
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical integration risks, dependencies, and interoperability challenges
Experience developing or supporting integration test plans, validation procedures, and transition plans to sustainment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate strategic architectural intent into executable engineering solutions
DoD 8140-aligned certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Security+, CASP+, cloud security certifications)
Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
Supplemental benefits
401k including an employer match
Discount perks
Rewards
Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
Company
Kentro
IT Concepts has transformed into Kentro - your center for innovation, excellence, and growth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase