Senior Zero Trust Strategist — Federal

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior Zero Trust strategist to lead large-scale IT deployments for federal clients. You will design and govern enterprise Zero Trust architectures spanning identity, device, network, and data, while partnering with cross-functional teams to embed Zero Trust into modernization efforts.

The role requires eight+ years of experience, US citizenship, and eligibility for a Public Trust. Strong communication, executive briefing, and vendor coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of overall work experience.
• US Citizenship is required and Public Trust eligibility is a must.
• Federal government consulting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and maintain enterprise Zero Trust architectures across identity, device, network, app, and data pillars.
• Define strategic roadmaps and reference architectures aligned with mission requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to embed Zero Trust into modernization, cloud transitions, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Provide executive-level briefings and manage project plans, budgets, and risks.
• Serve as senior product expert for Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and Okta engagements.
• Translate Zero Trust technologies into clear business outcomes and maturity recommendations.

Skills

Zero Trust

Project management

Executive communication

Federal government consulting

IT risk

Cross-functional collaboration

Security architecture

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Zscaler

Okta

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a senior Zero Trust strategist to lead large-scale IT deployments for federal clients. You will design and govern enterprise Zero Trust architectures spanning identity, device, network, and data, while partnering with cross-functional teams to embed Zero Trust into modernization efforts.

The role requires eight+ years of experience, US citizenship, and eligibility for a Public Trust. Strong communication, executive briefing, and vendor coordination skills are essential.