Zero Trust Architect for Mission-Critical IC Systems

Synertex LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Synertex LLC in Reston, VA is hiring a Zero Trust Architecture Specialist. The role requires expert-level knowledge of zero trust and IC/DoD environments, with responsibility for designing and coordinating transitions to zero trust-enabled architectures across enterprise and non-enterprise systems.

The candidate will lead development of design patterns and roadmaps, align with IC directives, and communicate with senior stakeholders across agencies to ensure secure, compliant implementations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in systems engineering and architecture, particularly in IC and DoD-related environments.
• Extensive knowledge of zero trust architecture and related directives (EO 14028, NSM-8, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253).
• Ability to develop IT roadmaps and implement zero trust across global, classified and unclassified environments.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design and strategy for zero trust with transition paths.
• Design patterns to guide enterprise and non-enterprise systems per IC directives.
• IT roadmaps for zero trust across global multi-cloud/multi-fabric landscapes.
• Brief senior IC/DoD forums and provide guidance on EO 14028 and related standards.

Skills

Zero Trust Architecture

IC/DoD environment experience

Security architecture

IT stack integration

Identity/authentication/authorization

Roadmaps & implementation planning

Stakeholder briefing

Job description

Synertex LLC in Reston, VA is hiring a Zero Trust Architecture Specialist. The role requires expert-level knowledge of zero trust and IC/DoD environments, with responsibility for designing and coordinating transitions to zero trust-enabled architectures across enterprise and non-enterprise systems.

The candidate will lead development of design patterns and roadmaps, align with IC directives, and communicate with senior stakeholders across agencies to ensure secure, compliant implementations.