Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect Principal

Req ID: 40895

Summary

Cybersecurity / Zero Trust Architect Principal

Arlington, VA

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 employers 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!

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.

• Develop cybersecurity architecture frameworks supporting secure mission systems.

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 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.

• Active Secret security clearance required (or higher).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD, CDAO, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or enterprise digital modernization initiatives, including implementation of Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security, AI security, and cross-domain solutions.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Certified Zero Trust Practitioner (CZTP), AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent, with experience briefing cybersecurity strategy and architecture recommendations to senior government leadership.Experience supporting DoD, CDAO, Joint Staff, or federal data modernization initiatives, including AI/ML, advanced analytics, and enterprise data management programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting

• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals

• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.

• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.

• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

How youll 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 theres 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.

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Chenega MIOSs 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.

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