Booz Allen Hamilton · 15 hours ago
Zero Trust Architect
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$78K/yr - $176K/yr
10+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Zero Trust Architect to design and build secure systems for the U.S. Government. The role involves leading the architecture and design of innovative cybersecurity solutions while coordinating with a team to meet customer IT needs and future goals.
Cyber SecurityCloud ComputingConsultingIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify and implement ways to harden systems and reduce their attack surface
Coordinate with a dynamic team of thought leaders and experts
Investigate new techniques and break free from the legacy model
Lead the team through a critical approach to network design
Provide alternatives and customize solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs
Help customers overcome their most difficult challenges by leading cybersecurity technologies and domains
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
10+ years of experience leading technical solution development for large, complex organizations
Experience architecting ZT solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207, OMB Mandates, and DoD ZT Reference Architecture
Experience leading product selection initiatives
Knowledge of the ZT technology ecosystem, including ZTNA, SSE, SASE, IDP, IDS, DLP, SWG, EDR, MFA, data tagging, or comply to connection (C2C)
Knowledge of leading ICAM solutions, including MSFT Entra, AD, or LDAP, and how they are part of the ZT ecosystem
Knowledge of network technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, or satellite, and how they play a part in delivering a ZT cyber solution
Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Preferred
Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Information Security Certification such as CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification
DoD 8570 IASAE Level III Certification such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP Certification
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Wikan
Senior Technology Consultant/Creative Director
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