Zero Trust Program Manager - Gwynn Oak - IT Concepts

Description

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring a Zero Trust Program Manager (ZTA Lead) who coordinates, plans, and executes SSA's Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiative. This role bridges technical architecture, business process design, and interagency coordination to ensure SSA progresses toward a measurable, interoperable Zero Trust end state aligned with ISCM and federal Zero Trust guidance.

This position is accountable for translating Zero Trust strategy into executable work, governing scope and priorities, and ensuring accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Program Integration & Execution

• Lead and coordinate Zero Trust program activities approved for inclusion by SSA.
• Develop and maintain program artifacts, including:
• Implementation roadmaps
• Work plans and schedules
• Scope definitions and phased strategies
• Ensure Zero Trust efforts align with SSA's ISCM program and enterprise cybersecurity priorities.

Business Process Design

• Oversee development of business processes that integrate with SSA's security infrastructure and Zero Trust tooling.
• Ensure processes are implementable, repeatable, and aligned with operational realities.

Metrics & Reporting

• Lead Zero Trust reporting activities by:
• Ingesting reporting requirements from external entities
• Validating data accuracy and consistency
• Ensuring metrics reflect actual Zero Trust progress and capability maturity

Gap Closure Strategy

• Coordinate efforts to translate ZTA gap analysis findings into actionable implementation strategies.
• Support prioritization and sequencing of gap closure activities.

Interagency & Stakeholder Coordination

• Represent SSA interests in coordination with DHS/CISA and DHS-provided integrators.
• Facilitate cross-organizational meetings between SSA workgroups and external partners.
• Review and enhance existing collaboration models to improve effectiveness and information flow.

Location: Hybrid in Woodlawn, MD

Salary Range: $155,000-175,000/annually. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and 10 years of experience
• Proven experience leading Zero Trust or cybersecurity modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and how they are operationalized.
• Experience integrating technical architecture, business processes, and governance.
• Ability to manage scope, dependencies, and competing priorities across multiple teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

Highly Desired Experience:

• Experience supporting federal Zero Trust initiatives or ISCM programs.
• Familiarity with interagency coordination involving DHS/CISA.
• Experience translating architectural concepts into measurable program outcomes.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, :2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email