Location and schedule: This is a hybrid position and this candidate will be expected to be in the Springfield, VA office 3 days/week. 
 

• Serve as a subject matter expert in enterprise security architecture, computer network defense and Zero-Trust implementation strategies
• Develop and maintain a complete understanding of the department’s technology and information systems and support the Enterprise-Chief Information Security Officer (E-CISO) to mitigate cyber risk and threats
• Offer insight, recommendations, and support in the designing, building, and implementation of enterprise-class security system
• Research and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most cost efficient and cost-effective solutions considering requirements
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
• Will be expected to schedule, host, and support Zero Trust Network Pillar discovery sessions with system owners, project managers, and product stakeholders.
• Will produce meeting notes complete with action items and recommendations reflecting where/how to provide zero trust improvements.
• Create or update Zero Trust documents and presentations.
• Draft or support the drafting of recommended policy, processes, or working instructions.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in IT with a preference in Cybersecurity and/or other related fields
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience of Cybersecurity
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule in Springfield, VA.
• A firm understanding of Zero Trust network concepts and capabilities
• Understanding of the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
• Strong understanding of Networking concepts, capabilities, and vendor products including (but not limited to) Cisco, Palo Alto, RedSeal, VMware
• Strong understanding of cloud-based security concepts
• Able to clearly articulate concepts, observations, and recommendations
• Able to proactively engage with C-suite level customers and stakeholders
• Understanding of various vendor capabilities that are used to support the following CISA Maturity Model network concepts:
  • • Network Segmentation
    • Network Traffic Management
    • Traffic Encryption
    • Network Resilience
    • Visibility and Analytics
    • Automation and Orchestration
    • Governance
• Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, troubleshooting and documentation skills
• Candidate will be expected to work with cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic information security goals
• Experience with applying a structured approach and methodology to the development of an enterprise security architecture and infrastructure
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• The preferred candidate will have an active CISM and/or CISSP certification and some level of project management understanding
• The preferred candidate will have current or recent experience working as a technical consultant providing value added deliverables supporting CISO organizations (or organizations that must oversee other implementation teams)