Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect – Principal Washington, DC Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace. The Principal Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect provides senior technical leadership in the design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity architectures supporting CDAO mission systems. This role leads the development of Zero Trust Architecture strategies and ensures enterprise systems align with DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of enterprise Zero Trust Architecture solutions.
Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity initiatives across enterprise platforms.
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and NIST standards.
Develop architecture strategies supporting secure cloud, data platforms, and AI systems.
Conduct cybersecurity architecture assessments and design reviews.
Provide guidance to engineering teams implementing security solutions.
Support government leadership with cybersecurity strategy and architecture planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience developing the required documents for the A&A, 5+ years of experience implementing NIST 800-53A security controls; 1 year of experience in data structures, data mining, business intelligence
ISC(2) CISSP or equivalent
Must be a US citizen
Must be able to pass a Criminal and Financial Background Check prior to starting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 12+ years of cybersecurity architecture experience supporting federal or DoD environments.
Deep experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture frameworks.
Experience with NIST 800-53, RMF, and enterprise security architectures.
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.
Active Secret security clearance required (or higher).
How you’ll grow At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. Benefits At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. Chenega MIOS’s culture Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Corporate citizenship Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/
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