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GovCIO · 8 hours ago

SME Zero Trust Security Engineer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

GovCIO is currently hiring a Zero Trust Security Engineer to join our team, supporting a critical program with the U.S. Coast Guard. This role involves leading the strategic implementation and operationalization of Zero Trust principles across the enterprise, serving as the primary Subject Matter Expert for Zero Trust architecture.

ConsultingIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Zero Trust architecture, guiding the adoption and operational integration of ZT principles across the entire IT infrastructure

Lead the design, implementation, and refinement of ZT strategies, focusing on the core tenets of "never trust, always verify" and the micro-segmentation of critical assets

Conduct in-depth analysis of current network architectures, access controls, and security policies to identify gaps and develop comprehensive ZT migration roadmaps

Collaborate directly with engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to engineer and implement permanent, scalable ZT resolutions and security controls

Architect and implement strategic process improvements, develop sophisticated, expert-level ZT implementation guides, and curate the knowledge base to significantly elevate the technical capabilities of the entire cyber operations organization

Manage complex user identity, device, and application access controls within enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, ensuring ZT principles and compliance standards are rigorously met

Utilize advanced scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python) to automate ZT policy enforcement, enhance diagnostic capabilities, and streamline continuous monitoring processes

Mentor and provide expert technical coaching to all levels of the security operations and IT support teams, acting as a technical leader and driving continuous skill development in ZT methodologies

Maintain rigorous and detailed documentation of ZT architectures, configurations, and operational procedures within the enterprise knowledge management systems, strictly adhering to industry frameworks (e.g., ITIL, NIST, DoD)

Qualification

Zero Trust architectureCybersecurityNetwork engineeringIdentityAccess ManagementPowerShellPythonProcess improvementTechnical leadershipDocumentationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and extensive, directly relevant experience) with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Minimum 8+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in cybersecurity, system architecture, or network engineering, with a minimum of 3 years spent specifically in a senior SME/escalation, engineering, or technical leadership role focused on Zero Trust or advanced security architecture

Clearance Requirement: Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance