Lead Subject Matter Expert - U.S. Citizenship Required

ZenPoint Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenPoint Solutions is seeking a Lead Subject Matter Expert to act as the technical authority for a federal program, guiding architecture migrations, key management, and cybersecurity engineering to reduce technical debt and strengthen defenses.

The role requires active Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, and 15+ years of large-scale IT modernization experience, with fluency in multiple programming languages and tools. Hybrid work in Washington, DC is expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/hold clearance.
• 15+ years in software architecture migrations and IT modernization.
• Master-level fluency in multiple programming languages.
• Experience across Windows and RHEL environments.
• Experience with GitLab Enterprise, Nexus, SonarQube, ACCELQ.
• Strong knowledge of PKI, digital signatures, and PII handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative guidance on legacy modernization, architecture blueprints, and roadmaps.
• Lead configuration and optimization of core software tools.
• Deliver Tier 3 support for critical shared infrastructure and key management operations.
• Drive evaluation and prototyping of next-gen technologies.
• Ensure security engineering aligns with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust.

Skills

Groovy

Java

Bash

PowerShell

C++

C#

T-SQL

PL/SQL

TCP/UDP protocols

OSI networking

PKI

PII protection

privacy policies

digital signatures

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Systems Engineering

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab Enterprise

Nexus Repository Manager

SonarQube

ACCELQ

Job description

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Description

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.