Senior Zero Trust Architect - Enterprise Security Lead

Pueo Business Solutions LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Zero Trust Architecture Senior Technical Expert to lead the Zero Trust program. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance on security strategies, reviewing IT compliance, and ensuring alignment across various stakeholders. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience, a master's degree in a relevant field, and must hold a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have 12+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years dedicated to Zero Trust architecture.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying Zero Trust solutions in large-scale environments.
• Familiarity with RMF (NIST SP 800‑37, SP 800‑53) and DIA/DoD accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on Zero Trust adoption strategies and policy integration.
• Conduct technical assessments across identity, device, and data layers.
• Assist in developing governance frameworks aligned to Zero Trust objectives.

Skills

Team collaboration

Emotional Intelligence

Data analysis

Risk mitigation

Cloud security expertise

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related discipline

DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level III certification

CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCSP or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes Security

Job description

A cybersecurity solutions provider in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Zero Trust Architecture Senior Technical Expert to lead the Zero Trust program. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance on security strategies, reviewing IT compliance, and ensuring alignment across various stakeholders. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience, a master's degree in a relevant field, and must hold a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.