Systems Engineer - Zero Trust

Responsibilities Noblis is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to work in a dynamic mission-oriented environment within Bethesda, Maryland. The successful candidate will have expertise in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and be able to design, implement, and support secure, resilient systems that align with modern cybersecurity frameworks. In this role, you will translate Zero Trust principles into actionable technical solutions, modernize infrastructure, and enforce least‑privilege access, identity assurance, and continuous verification across enterprise environments. Job Responsibilities Lead or support the design and implementation of Zero Trust Architectures across enterprise or mission‑critical systems. Analyze current system architectures and identify gaps against Zero Trust principles (e.g., NIST SP 800‑207). Develop system‑level security requirements and translate policy and governance frameworks into technical designs. Integrate identity, credential, and access management (ICAM), micro‑segmentation, and secure data access controls into systems. Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and software engineering teams to embed Zero Trust into infrastructure, applications, and services. Define and maintain architecture artifacts, including system diagrams, security control mappings, and risk assessments. Support systems integration, testing, and validation of security and access control components. Contribute to the development of technical roadmaps for enterprise Zero Trust adoption and maturity. Prepare and present engineering documentation, status reports, and risk assessments to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. Typically requires a BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles as outlined by NIST SP 800‑207 and related cybersecurity frameworks. Experience turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions. Experience developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services. Experience diagramming interim and future architecture for Zero Trust implementation. Experience documenting architectural rules for Zero Trust. Experience defining and communicating Zero Trust integration expectations for enterprise services. Desired Qualifications Experience creating a Zero Trust playbook. Experience designing and integrating security controls such as IAM/ICAM, network segmentation, EDR, and DLP/encryption technologies. Familiarity with enterprise security tools and platforms (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Entra, Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma, CrowdStrike, Splunk). Experience with architecture modeling or documentation tools (e.g., SysML, ArchiMate, Visio). Experience with automation and infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and native Zero Trust implementations. Industry certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, CISSP, CCSP, Zero Trust Strategist (ZTS), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Overview Noblis and its subsidiaries deliver advanced solutions to critical federal missions, combining scientific, engineering, and management expertise to create lasting impact across defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors. Remote/Hybrid Status Remote or hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact us. EEO Statement EEO is the Law | E‑Verify | Right to Work Total Rewards At Noblis, we provide health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in the benefit programs. Compensation Compensation is determined by a combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, location, clearance level, and contract‑specific factors. The projected range is USD $146,200.00 – USD $228,400.00 per year for a full‑time position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Noblis