Zermount, Inc. · 2 days ago
ZERO TRUST APPLICATIONS AND WORKLOADS SME
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expZermount Inc. is seeking a Zero Trust (ZT) Applications and Workloads SME to assist in providing security to one of their federal clients. The role involves leading the design, development, and assessment of virtualization and application security solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and scalable technical solutions.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of applications and workloads solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles
Support the architecture and design of innovative solutions and services to secure client networks, and provide leadership with recommendations on the right technologies, solutions, and processes required to meet the objectives of EO 14028 and other Federal requirements
Map ZT capabilities, requirements, and existing client capabilities, and new or approved capabilities required for the applications and workloads pillar as outlined by CISA, M-21-31, M-22-01, M-22-09, EO 14028, NIST 800-207, and any future memoranda, EO's, and standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Provide expertise for the secure development of applications, ensuring that security is integrated into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from the beginning and driving DevSecOps practices
Provide expertise for segmenting workloads to isolate them from each other, reducing the attack surface and minimizing the impact of potential breaches
Provides expertise for establishing continuous monitoring solutions and capabilities to detect and respond to anomalies and potential security threats within applications and workloads
Provides expertise to ensure the secure integration of applications and workloads across various environments (e.g., cloud, on premises, and hybrid)
Provide expertise in the review, assessment, and solution recommendation for Zero Trust maturity evaluations
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to application security, application access controls, application threat protections, and secure application development
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years of IT cybersecurity experience including direct support for the US Government and 7 years acting as an ISSO, assessor, or compliance analyst for enterprise IT systems OR a relevant Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or engineering and 7 years of IT cybersecurity experience including direct support for the US Government and 5 years acting as an ISSO, assessor, or compliance analyst
Solid experience in virtualization technologies, such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and their application in virtualization and application development
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience implementing security controls and best practices in virtualized environments and application development
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in virtualization, cloud, and application deployment
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Experience communicating effectively, both oral and written, with technical, non-technical, and executive-level customers
Knowledge of EO 14028, OMB M 22-09, Federal, DoD, and CISA Zero Trust Architecture, Maturity Model, and Technical Reference Architectures
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of NIST Guidelines and FISMA Cybersecurity compliance requirements
Technical knowledge of complex enterprise IT systems
Knowledge and experience using relevant cybersecurity and analysis tools such as Archer, Nessus Security Center, Splunk, etc
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to navigate complex and politically sensitive client environments with professionalism, patience, and tact
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and manage relationships with highly political clients while maintaining a professional demeanor, exhibiting patience, and navigating sensitive situations with tact
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Information Technology (IT), computer science, management, business administration, or a related field
At least one of the following security certifications: Certified Authorization Professional (CAP); Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Minimum of an active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Relevant certifications in virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware Certified Professional) and application development (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate) are a plus
Company
Zermount, Inc.
Zermount, Inc., a Certified SDVOSB, was founded by Terry Butler a proven leader and Cybersecurity/Information Technology (IT) professional with over15 years’ experience supporting the Federal Government and commercial clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Terry Butler
CEO
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