Zero Trust Cybersecurity Architect - Washington, United States - Experis

Description

Our partner, located in Washington, DC is in search of a hardworking, motivated Zero Trust Cybersecurity Architect to join their team. This role will assess current cybersecurity practices and tools and make recommendations on roadmap to implement multi-factor authentication and other cyber security tools. Don't today

What's in it for you?

• Client is located in Washington, DC – this role will work on a hybrid schedule
  
• Initially 6 months
  
• Full time
  

Job Description:

• Assessment of the current state of Zero Trust Architecture implemented across all systems.
  
• Plan/roadmap defining best path forward to implement Zero Trust Architecture across all systems along with updates at least quarterly.
  
• Assessment of the current state of the implementation of multi-factor authentication ("MFA") across all systems
  
• Plan/roadmap or assessment defining the best path forward for the continued implementation of multi-factor authentication ("MFA") across all systems along with updates at least quarterly.
  
• Enterprise definition of encryption at-rest and in-transit based on understanding of the enterprise technology implementation
  
• Assessment and inventory of the current state of encryption at-rest and in-transit for all systems and associated data.
  
• Plan/roadmap defining how and when all systems will implement encryption at-rest and in-transit if not already implemented along with updates at least quarterly.
  
• Support in continually improving the IT Security's incident detection and response posture by providing recommendations on how to improve processes and toolsets
  
• Support the implementation of a Supply Chain Risk Management program by recommending processes improvements, i.e. SDLC updates, and appropriate toolsets.
  
• Assess current development methodologies adherence to security compliance and make recommendations/policies to ensure security compliance is incorporated rigidly into the SDLC process.
  
• Validate and/or recommend changes to the current Security Standards and Implementation / Maintenance Policies and support the effort to ensure that Security Standards are incorporated in all EA and Development Initiatives.
  
• Contribute to defining a path forward to transition to a 100% Dev/Sec/Ops adoption including developing a recommendation taking into account all facets of Dev/Sec/Ops including technical as well as organizational objectives and challenges.
  
• Contribute to the maintenance of the EA To-Be Architecture and the associated Roadmap for achieving the EA To-Be Architecture from a Security Architecture perspective taking into account the strategic direction of the Information Security Program.
  

Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent experience.
  
• Minimum 7 years of experience working as a Security Architect in a mid to large size IT environment and delivering technical security solutions for the enterprise.
  
• Experience providing IT security support to government clientele is preferred.
  
• Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security.
  
• Good working knowledge of current IT risks and experience implementing security solutions.
  
• Experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on/SAML, identity management or related technologies.
  
• Working knowledge and experience implementing zero trust architecture across both custom developed and cloud-based systems.
  

Desired Capabilities:

• Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization and security.
  
• Good working knowledge of current IT risks and experience implementing security solutions.
  
• Experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management or related technologies.
  
• Working knowledge and experience implementing zero trust architecture across both custom developed and cloud-based systems.
  
• Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to explain and enforce security measures.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as business acumen and a commercial outlook.
  

Offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
  
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
  
• Consultant Care support
  
• Free training to upgrade your skills
  
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals
  

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