Zero Trust Architecture Engineer

Apogee; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks a Zero Trust Architecture Engineer to design and implement ZTA across NASIC environments. You will develop governance, standards, and guardrails to secure mission data and services across multiple domains.

Responsibilities include creating ZTA frameworks, translating DoD/AF/IC policies into practical controls, and coordinating with stakeholders to align designs with enterprise security processes. On-site work with potential for hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; OR six (6) additional years of work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree; OR four (4) additional years of work experience plus an Associate’s degree may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing ZTA frameworks, governance models, and technical standards tailored to NASIC architectures.
• Translate DoD, AF, and IC security policy into practical ZTA controls and patterns.
• Analyze existing architectures and recommend ZTA-compliant enhancements and mitigations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and system owners to align ZTA designs with enterprise security processes.
• Contribute to implementation plans and configuration baselines for ZTA-related capabilities.
• Prepare the monthly ZTA Posture Report documenting transition status, issues, and recommended actions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Equivalent years of experience substituted for degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee Engineering has a new exciting opportunity for a

Overview

Apogee Engineering has a new exciting opportunity for a Zero Trust Architecture Engineer that s upports the design and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture for NASIC environments. Develops ZTA governance, standards, and technical guardrails to secure mission data and services across multiple domains.

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Responsibilities

• Assist in developing ZTA frameworks, governance models, and technical standards tailored to NASIC architectures.
• Translate DoD, AF, and IC security policy into practical ZTA controls and patterns.
• Analyze existing architectures and recommend ZTA-compliant enhancements and mitigations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and system owners to align ZTA designs with enterprise security processes.
• Contribute to implementation plans and configuration baselines for ZTA-related capabilities.
• Prepare the monthly ZTA Posture Report documenting transition status, issues, and recommended actions.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Education / Years of Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; OR- six (6) additional years of work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree; OR- four (4) additional years of work experience plus an Associate’s degree may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting security architectures in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCSP, or equivalent).
• Experience with IC or DoD intelligence systems and multi-domain environments.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: Occasional