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Koniag Government Services · 2 weeks ago

Zero Trust (ZT) Strategy Implementation Subject Matter Expert (SME) (TS/SCI)

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Koniag Government Services is seeking a highly experienced Zero Trust (ZT) Strategy Implementation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the implementation of ZT requirements across the Department of War. The role involves strategic leadership, programmatic and technical implementation, and collaboration with various stakeholders to modernize the department's cybersecurity posture.

EnterpriseGovernmentProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance for the development, implementation, and operationalization of the DoW's ZT strategy

Champion the adoption of ZT principles and best practices across the department, with the Intelligence Community, other federal agencies, and external partners

Serve as the DoW CIO's SME on all matters related to ZT implementation and governance

Lead, develop, and implement ZT guidance and ensure alignment across the department’s policies and guidance to include, but not limited to, Defense Planning Guidance and the Capability Programming Guidance

Lead the department’s ZT implementation efforts, including defining scope, objectives, milestones, and success

Develop and maintain a comprehensive ZT implementation guide that aligns with DoW strategic goals, objectives, and national security priorities

Coordinate across DoW CIO to ensure future ZT strategic priorities are implemented and adhered to, as well as assist with ZT compliance

Track progress against the implementation roadmap and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to the CIO and senior leadership

Coordinate with Components to develop a process to conduct ZT gap analysis, identify and ingest ZT metrics, and determine DoW trend analysis

Develop and manage a detailed project schedule for ZT implementation, ensuring timely completion of key milestones

Coordinate activities across DoW components, including multiple teams and organizations, to ensure alignment and avoid conflicts

Proactively identify and mitigate risks to the ZT implementation schedule

Oversee the technical interdependencies of ZT implementation and other cybersecurity capability requirements

Coordinate with technical teams to evaluate and recommend ZT technologies and solutions that meet the department's specific needs

Lead efforts across the Department to coordinate technical expertise and guidance, technical assistance and resources, risk management, and compliance for the Department’s ZT implementation

Analyze, provide recommendations, and develop guidance to appropriately insert ZT requirements into the acquisition critical milestone decision points, and ensure cybersecurity resilience

Provide subject matter expertise on the development of language in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure compliance and implementation related to Zero Trust across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Collaborate and ensure ZT requirements adhere to Policy and are aligned with department-wide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution

Coordinate ZT implementation efforts with MILDEPS, Joint Staff, USCYBERCOM, and CCMDs, Federal and Civilian agencies, and other relevant DoW stakeholders

Coordinate with OUSW(I&S) on engagement with Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders to drive successful ZT implementation across the IC

Represent the DoW in inter-agency ZT working groups and forums

Share best practices and lessons learned with other organizations to promote ZT adoption across the DoW and IC

Lead the operationalization of ZT across the DoW, including defining roles and responsibilities, developing training programs, and establishing monitoring and reporting mechanisms

Ensure that ZT controls are continuously monitored and improved to maintain a strong security posture

Ensure that the DoW's ZT implementation efforts comply with all relevant requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Track emerging NDAA legislation and regulations related to cybersecurity and ZT and incorporate them into the department's ZT strategy

Assist with coordinating and organizing the department-wide ZT Integrated Product Team (GS15/O6 level) and the ZT Executive Committee (GO/FO/SES level) activities to drive the successful implementation of ZT across the department

Qualification

CybersecurityZero Trust StrategyProject ManagementCISSPNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkTechnical ArchitectureComplianceLeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field required

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on DoW efforts to implement new cybersecurity requirements and/or programs

Extensive experience with implementing cybersecurity in complex environments

Proven track record of leading successful cybersecurity initiatives and projects

Familiarity with DIB, DFARS, DOW, and IC policies, and NDAA requirements