Position Description: Zero Trust Architect
AZ Cyber Security Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Zero Trust Architect with strong AWS experience to support our federal client.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the architecture and design efforts of innovative Cybersecurity solutions and service offerings to protect federal networks
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Perform Zero Trust security readiness assessments
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Develop Zero Trust implementation roadmaps
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Design and implement Zero Trust Network Access solutions
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Document incident response plans for Zero Trust environments
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Develop, Implement, and manage scalable security controls and automation in cloud environments (AWS)
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Design and implement cloud solutions for an organization, ensuring the smooth functioning of cloud systems with minimal downtime
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Develop cloud adoption plans, determine cloud application design, and create systems for managing, monitoring, and maintaining the cloud system
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Stay abreast of all technology roadmaps internal and external to the client and align within the Enterprise Architecture Roadmap
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Serve as security subject matter expert to Enterprise Architecture (EA) in development and design of architectures
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Ensure architecture developed are in alignment with Cybersecurity architecture guidelines
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Ensure architecture, data and network designs are adequately protected (i.e., Security Controls)
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Collaborate with EA to develop secure target state architecture and design diagrams/concepts supported by white papers
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Collaborate with various organizations to construct an adaptive, scalable converged zero-trust cybersecurity architecture/design that overlays both multi-cloud and on premises environments
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Develop white papers, information papers, and briefings, as required, to support the mission, plans, goals, initiatives, and activities of the client
Requirements:
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Must have IRS Clearance
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher in and Information Technology Field
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12+ years of experience
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5+ years of experience performing Zero Trust Architect role
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10+ years of experience in Cloud Network solutions architecture
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10+ years of experience with network security and connectivity solutions for the cloud
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Experience implementing Zero Trust Network Access solutions
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Strong knowledge of AWS architecture
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Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and best practices
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In-depth understanding of network architecture
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Excellent communication skills to interface with multiple teams, stakeholders and senior leadership
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Ability to serve as security subject matter expert who can explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
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U.S. Citizenship required and ability to attain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
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Certifications such as CISSP, Zero Trust Certified Architect, AWS Certified Architect, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or AWS Certified Security
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Expert with industry-specific compliance requirements
Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies