Cybersecurity SME (Zero Trust)

Cybersecurity Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kavant Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity SME (Zero Trust) to support a federal modernization initiative. This remote role emphasizes hands-on Zero Trust guidance across identity, network, device, application, and data, translating standards into practical controls for government stakeholders.

You will advise on NIST 800-53, FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance, evaluate current posture with ZTMM, and support ATO packages and continuous monitoring.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including federal or government environments.
• Experience implementing or advising on Zero Trust Architecture initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-207 and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience with RMF, FISMA, and ATO processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (or equivalent).
• CISSP or CISM or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority for cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements in a federal environment with a focus on Zero Trust integration.
• Advise on cybersecurity controls, standards, and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP).
• Provide guidance on Zero Trust adoption across infrastructure and IAM capabilities.
• Evaluate current security posture against Zero Trust maturity models (e.g., CISA ZTMM) and develop remediation roadmaps.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, security assessments, and continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with ICAM, network, and cloud teams to align controls with Zero Trust objectives.
• Create technical documentation, briefings, and recommendations for government stakeholders.

Skills

Zero Trust

NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-207

RMF

FISMA

ATO processes

CISSP/CISM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Job description

Kavant Solutions is hiring a Cybersecurity SME (Zero Trust) to support a federal cybersecurity modernization initiative. This remote role focuses on hands‑on Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) guidance across identity, network, device, application, and data, helping teams translate security standards into practical controls and documented recommendations for government stakeholders.

What you’ll do

Serve as a technical authority for cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements in a federal environment, with a specific focus on integrating Zero Trust into existing infrastructure and operational workflows.

• Advise on cybersecurity controls, standards, and compliance frameworks including NIST 800-53, FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP as applied to federal systems.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of Zero Trust principles across infrastructure and identity and access management capabilities.
• Evaluate current security posture against Zero Trust maturity models (such as CISA ZTMM) and develop remediation roadmaps.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with ICAM, network, and cloud teams to align cybersecurity controls with Zero Trust objectives.
• Create technical documentation, briefings, and recommendations for government stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including federal or government environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or advising on Zero Trust Architecture initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture) and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience with RMF, FISMA, and ATO processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.
• Security clearance requirement to be confirmed based on contract or task order.

Technologies you’ll work with

• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• NIST 800-53
• FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP
• CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model (CISA ZTMM)
• NIST SP 800-207
• Authority to Operate (ATO)
• ICAM

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting federal civilian agency environments.
• Familiarity with CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model.
• Experience with ICAM platforms and identity governance tools.

Location: Remote (remote)
Salary: USD 125,000 - 160,000 per year