Lead Technical Subject Matter Expert - U.S. Citizenship Required

ZenPoint Solutions LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance (group & voluntary)

Disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays and leave

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

ZenPoint Solutions LLC in Washington, DC, seeks a Lead Subject Matter Expert for a federal program focused on modernization, prototyping, and cybersecurity engineering. You will guide architecture migrations, manage key management infrastructure, and enforce federal standards as the technical authority.

The role requires an active Secret clearance (SCI eligibility), 15+ years in large-scale IT modernization, and deep hands-on experience with Windows and Linux, PKI, and security tooling.

Qualifications

• United States citizen with proof of citizenship.
• At least 15 years of experience in software architecture migrations and large-scale IT modernization.
• Mastery of multiple programming languages: Groovy, Java, Bash, PowerShell, C++, C#, T-SQL, PL/SQL.
• Hands-on proficiency across Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Experience with GitLab Enterprise, Nexus Repository Manager, SonarQube, ACCELQ.
• Strong TCP/UDP/network debugging and PKI/PII privacy per 5 FAM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative technical guidance on legacy system modernization and enterprise roadmaps.
• Lead configuration, maintenance, and optimization for core software quality tools (GitLab, Nexus, SonarQube, ACCELQ).
• Deliver Tier 3 advanced technical support for critical shared infrastructure including KMI, DAR encryption, and 24x7 key management operations.
• Drive research and prototyping of next-generation tech including big data analytics and biometric identity platforms.
• Ensure security engineering aligned with federal standards (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, PKI, PII).
• Develop technical materials and represent in standards bodies (OASIS) and data-sharing initiatives (ISE, NIEM).
• Perform low-level protocol debugging across TCP/UDP and OSI stacks.

Skills

Java

Groovy

Bash

PowerShell

C++

C#

T-SQL

PL/SQL

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab Enterprise

Nexus Repository Manager

SonarQube

ACCELQ

Job description

Description
ZenPoint Solutions LLC

ZenPoint Solutions LLC (“ZenPoint Solutions”) is a rapidly expanding Information Technology (IT) services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must have an active Secret clearance at the time of application, and must be SCI eligible.

Work Location: Washington, D.C.

Work Schedule: 9am-5pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday. This will be a hybrid opportunity, with the requirement to report to the customer site in Washington, D.C. as needed

Position Overview: ZenPoint Solutions is looking for a Lead Subject Matter Expert to serve as the principal technical authority and advisor for a federal customer’s program that incorporates continuous research, technical evaluation, dynamic prototyping, and cybersecurity engineering to reduce technical debt, elevate security defenses, and insert next-generation capabilities into critical enterprise systems. In this role, the Lead Subject Matter Expert will provide high-level guidance on system architecture migrations, manage key management infrastructure, enforce federal security standards, and evaluate emerging technologies for complex, high-availability enterprise environments.

This position is contingent upon the successful award of a government contract and subsequent government approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative technical guidance on legacy system modernization, build-and-replace strategies, enterprise architecture blueprints, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead configuration, maintenance, and optimization for core software quality and repository tools including GitLab Enterprise, Nexus Repository Manager, SonarQube, and ACCELQ.
• Deliver Tier 3 advanced technical support for critical shared infrastructure, including Key Management Infrastructure (CAKMI), Data at Rest (DAR) encryption, and 24x7x365 key management operations.
• Drive research, evaluation, and prototyping of next-generation technologies, including big data analytics, caching, stateless application design, and biometric/identity resolution platforms.
• Provide security engineering expertise aligned with federal standards (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, PKI, digital signatures, and 5 FAM privacy/PII handling guidelines).
• Develop technical materials and represent the enterprise in national/international standards bodies (OASIS) and federal data-sharing initiatives (ISE, NIEM).
• Perform low-level protocol debugging across TCP/UDP layers and OSI networking stacks.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
• At least 15 years of experience in software architecture migrations and large-scale IT modernization.
• Master-level fluency in multiple programming and scripting languages (Groovy, Java, Bash, PowerShell, C++, C#, T-SQL, PL/SQL).
• Hands-on proficiency across both Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing GitLab Enterprise, Nexus Repository Manager, SonarQube, and ACCELQ.
• Proven track record supporting diverse software development environments and rapid ad-hoc solution prototyping.
• Strong understanding of TCP/UDP protocols and OSI layer network debugging.
• Deep domain expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), digital signatures, privacy policies, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protection per 5 FAM guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• In-depth experience with enterprise key management platforms (e.g., Thales CyberTrust Manager) and biometric/biographic identity-matching hardware and software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA accreditation, and Zero Trust Architecture implementation in federal environments.
• Prior experience working within federal IT environments.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Company Benefits: We take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. We also offer group and voluntary life insurance for financial security, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to provide peace of mind in case of unexpected illness or injury. You\'ll have the option to contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching contributions to save for the future. We also offer flexible spending accounts to help manage medical and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis. On top of that, you\'ll enjoy a generous paid leave policy, including federal holidays, to maintain a healthy work-life balance. To help you grow in your career, we offer professional development opportunities and a tuition assistance program.

Commitment to Equality: At ZenPoint Solutions, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.