Security Architect / Engineer - Zero Trust Architecture

WaveStrong; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveStrong is seeking an experienced Security Architect/Engineer focused on Zero Trust Architecture for contract work. You will develop ZTA roadmaps, perform architecture risk reviews, and advise on security product selection and deployment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in security architecture, experience hardening systems, and a track record of supporting dynamic cyber defense strategies within enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Security Architect/Engineer with Zero Trust focus.
• Experience building ZTA implementation roadmaps and reviews.
• Experience evaluating and implementing security products.
• Experience with system, device and application hardening.
• Support for integrated cyber defense and threat landscape research.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, MIS, EE, or Cybersecurity from an accredited university.

Skills

Security Architecture

Zero Trust

Risk Assessment

Roadmap Development

Enterprise Security

Cyber Defense

Vendor Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/MIS/EE/Cybersecurity

Tools

CISSP

CGRC

CAP

CISM

CRISC

CASAP+

Security+

Job description

Exciting Security Architect / Engineer - Zero Trust Architecture contract opportunity.

Requirements

• 5 plus years of experience as a Security Architect / Engineer with expertise evaluating Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
• ZTA implementation roadmap (Plan, Schedule, and Decks), Cybersecurity Program and Architecture Risk Review and architect and engineer support for Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) implementation activities
• Experience evaluating, recommending, and implementing commercial hardware and software security products to augment and enhance enterprise cybersecurity program.
• Experience with system, device, and application-level hardening and assessing the cybersecurity posture of software, hardware, and firmware.
• Experience with supporting an integrated, dynamic cyber defense and leveraging cybersecurity solutions to deliver cybersecurity operational services.
• Experience researching emerging technology, requisite security requirements, and emerging threats to develop a way forward to meet organizational goals
• B.S computer Science (CS), Management of Information Systems (MIS), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Cybersecurity from an accredited University.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISC2 Certified - Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC) or Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASAP+), CompTIA Security+