$190,000 – $250,000
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What this role is
This role leads the technical implementation of Zero Trust security architecture for defense and intelligence systems, requiring deep expertise in identity management, cloud platforms, and DoD compliance standards. It suits experienced systems engineers who can bridge security policy with practical architecture design and have worked in mission-critical government environments.
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Skills this role names
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Apache NiFi
- Docker
- JSON
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- OAuth
- PostgreSQL
- Retrofit (REST)
- Risk Management Framework
- Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
- XML
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 15+ years relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust implementations in systems engineering capacity
- Experience with ICAM capability teams defining requirements and developing architecture
- Hands-on experience with configuration management, installation troubleshooting, and cloud technologies
- Knowledge of industry, federal, and DoD security standards and policies
- Experience producing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation for ICAM and Zero Trust
- Proficiency with REST, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, JSON, XML, Docker, AWS, NiFi, OAuth, and SAML
- Experience researching and analyzing cloud security environments
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework and DoD accreditation processes
- Problem-solving skills and ability to identify capability gaps
- Experience supporting software development teams with requirements tracking, sprint planning, design input, and testing
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- U.S. citizenship
- Access authorization for ITAR-controlled information
Nice to have
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission environments
- Ability to translate security mandates into practical system implementations
- Strong collaboration skills across engineering, development, and security teams