Zero Trust Cybersecurity Engineer

ProTalent Finders; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO and paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursements

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Washington, DC is seeking a Zero Trust Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in Zero Trust methodologies and an active TS/SCI Security Clearance. This hybrid position involves developing and implementing Zero Trust security solutions, conducting readiness assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years in the field, a BS degree in Cyber or IT, and proficiency in IAM and cloud services such as AWS or Azure. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise-wide architecture and engineering.
• Hands-on knowledge of Zero Trust technologies.
• Experience in cloud-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop Zero Trust implementation roadmaps.
• Design and implement Zero Trust security solutions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for Zero Trust implementation.

Skills

Zero Trust technologies

Enterprise architecture

Network Segmentation

Insider Threat Management

Cloud-based infrastructures

IAM

Splunk

CyberArk

Education

BS Degree in Cyber or IT

Six years of additional work experience

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Tanium

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About the job Zero Trust Cybersecurity Engineer

MUST have Zero Trust Experience and an active TS/SCI Security Clearance!

Position is hybrid; 3 days/week onsite in DC.

Join Our Team as a Zero Trust Security Specialist!

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for cutting-edge security solutions? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us:

We're dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in safeguarding critical assets. As a leading provider of innovative security solutions, we're committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work.

Position Overview:

We're seeking a highly skilled Zero Trust Security Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess experience with Zero Trust methodologies, Insider Threat detection, Privileged User Management, and a strong technical background. Additionally, candidates must hold an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

What We Offer:

This role comes with competitive compensation, abundant opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include PTO, paid holidays and corporate events, continuing education reimbursements, 401K, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) through Tetra Tech, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Develop Zero Trust implementation roadmaps.
• Design and implement technical Zero Trust security solutions.
• Infuse Zero Trust design principles across all pillars in a Zero Trust model.
• Coordinate with organizational stakeholders to ensure broad implementation of Zero Trust across customer environments.
• Support the design and implementation of Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems.
• Design and implement endpoint security tools to enhance Zero Trust maturity and reduce cyber risk.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and analytics with provided tools, integrating with existing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools.
• Provide engineering and administration of Splunk environments, analyzing data for anomalies and trends.
• Develop and implement security policies and rules for cloud-based resources.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Perform Zero Trust security readiness assessments.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise-wide architecture, engineering, implementation, and integrations.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Zero Trust technologies covering IAM, Network Segmentation, and Encryption.
• Experience with cloud‑based network infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Practical experience with Insider Threat Management, Privileged User Management, and metrics generation.
• Familiarity with CyberArk, Tanium, and Splunk.
• Experience in engineering enterprise IT solutions using NIST SP.

Education Requirements:

BS Degree in Cyber or IT, or an additional six (6) years of work experience substitution.

Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey with Us!