Zero Trust Architect
The Opportunity:
Serve as a Zero Trust Architect supporting the Joint Program Office (JPO) and Data Operations Team, responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing Zero Trust security strategies across enterprise and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to align cybersecurity architecture with operational objectives, ensuring secure access to data, applications, and infrastructure through identity-centric security controls, least-privilege access, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring. Lead the integration of Zero Trust principles into data management and operational workflows, support compliance with Department of Defense and federal cybersecurity requirements, and provide technical guidance for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments to enhance security posture, reduce risk, and enable secure data sharing across organizational boundaries.
You Have:
5+ years of experience in IT operations or Cybersecurity with large federal organizations and leading technical project delivery for large and complex organizations
Experience with architecting and implementing Zero Trust solutions , road maps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207, CISA Maturity Model, or DoD Zero Trust Strategy
Experience with leading product selection initiatives, including automation and orchestration, visibility and analytics, secure DevOps, identity and access management, conditional based access, attribute-based access control, or micro-segmentation
Ability to work with and guide senior leaders, including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and executives to ideate, build, and execute cybersecurity capability maturation
Ability to author technical documentation, whitepapers, and blogs on leading Cybersecurity topics and concepts, and collaborate with project and proposal teams to incorporate Cybersecurity solutions and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
DoD 8140 IAM Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certification
Nice If You Have:
3+ years of experience with an Enterprise Data Security Platform such as BigID
Experience with Zero Trust Data Pillar
Experience in a Cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
Experience with selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
Experience with innovative Cybersecurity capabilities, including A&O, AI and machine learning, NGFW, and Big Data
Experience with AWS, Azure, Oracle or GCP Cloud architectures and designs
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
AWS Solutions Architect Certification
Information Security Certification, including CEH, CISM, CCSP, or CCSK
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
