Zero Trust Architect: Identity-Centric Security Leader

Digital-Global-Connectors; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Global Connectors is seeking an experienced Zero Trust Architect to support a Federal information security program in a hybrid environment. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise Zero Trust Architectures across identity, devices, networks, applications, data, and automation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Zero Trust concepts, cloud security architectures, identity governance, and modern cybersecurity technologies aligned with Federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum eight years of experience designing enterprise cybersecurity architectures.
• Minimum three years designing or implementing Zero Trust Architecture initiatives.
• Experience implementing IAM, cloud security, and enterprise security architecture.
• Experience supporting RMF and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Strong analytical, documentation, presentation, and communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain Tier 2 Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise Zero Trust Architecture roadmaps.
• Design security architectures based on Zero Trust principles.
• Assess environments and identify opportunities to improve Zero Trust maturity.
• Recommend phased implementations to minimize operational disruption.
• Align Zero Trust with business and mission objectives.
• Support cybersecurity modernization efforts across zones.

Skills

Zero Trust Architecture

IAM

Cloud Security

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

MFA

ZTNA

PIM/PAM

Micro-Segmentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT/IS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Defender XDR

Azure

AWS

SIEM

PIM

PAM

Job description

Digital Global Connectors is seeking an experienced Zero Trust Architect to support a Federal information security program in a hybrid environment. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise Zero Trust Architectures across identity, devices, networks, applications, data, and automation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Zero Trust concepts, cloud security architectures, identity governance, and modern cybersecurity technologies aligned with Federal