Zero Trust Architecture Engineer

Overview

CommIT Enterprises is seeking a talented Zero Trust Architecture Engineer to join their team in Stafford, VA. The Zero Trust (ZT) Architecture Engineer role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of acquisition processes and procedures and security principles and compliance requirements: 

Established in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) providing innovative technical engineering and data science services. Our enterprise systems support includes the Department of Defense’s (DoD) GCSS-MC, CAC2S, TBMCS-MC, and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs’ (VA) telehealth communications. We offer acquisition management, systems engineering, Agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and training, including leading-edge DevSecOps, automated testing, and mobile application development.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to-

• Security Mindset: A strong understanding of security principles and a commitment to security best practices. Always thinking about potential vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Attention to Detail: Critical for ensuring compliance with DoD, DON and USMC ZT requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Must be able to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Adaptability: The technology landscape is constantly evolving, so the candidate must be able to adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Proactive: Taking initiative to identify and address potential problems before they arise.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest security threats and technologies.
• Integrity: Maintaining the highest ethical standards and adhering to security policies and procedures.
• Change Management: Understanding of IT Service Management frameworks and best practices. 

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education:

• ZT Architecture:
  • Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust maturity models.
  • Understand ZT principles including knowledge of ZT and ZT Network Access (ZTNA) architectures (micro-segmentation, least privilege access, continuous authentication, and policy enforcement).
  • Familiarity with Industry ZTNA vendors and their respective capability offerings.
  • Understand Cybersecurity concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.  
• Systems Engineering Lifecycle:
  • Understand Marine Corps requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance procedures and processes.
  • Understand how to establish product, functional and allocated solution baselines.
  • Understand the processes, procedures, tools, and resources needed for effective configuration management.
  • Ability to document policies and procedures for managing configurations, including change management, version control, and release management 
  • Skilled in developing procurement documentation such as: Statements of Work (SOWs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and performance-based acquisition strategies.
  • Ability to conduct technical evaluations and analysis to include the ability to assess technical proposals and evaluate vendor capabilities against specific security requirements.
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.
  • Ability to delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback.
  • Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences both written and verbal.
  • Experience presenting technical solutions to clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to create detailed technical documentation (e.g., system design documents, test plans, standard operating procedures).
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Program analysts, engineers, logisticians and contractors). 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.