AddressJob Family:
Software Development & Support
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Senior Architect will be part of Guidehouse Digital specializing in Zero Trust technology to lead and architect innovative solutions for federal government initiatives. As a pivotal member of our team, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing Zero Trust frameworks to fortify the cybersecurity posture of government systems.
- Develop and implement cutting-edge Zero Trust architectural designs and strategies tailored to the unique needs and complexities of federal government environments.
- Lead the design and development of Zero Trust models encompassing identity and access management, network segmentation, encryption, and secure access controls across government systems.
- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineers, security analysts, and stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption and implementation of Zero Trust principles.
- Ensure Zero Trust architectures comply with federal cybersecurity standards, regulations, and frameworks, including NIST, FISMA, and other relevant mandates.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and devise proactive strategies to mitigate security risks within government networks and systems.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Zero Trust security, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance the government's security posture.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and presentations to effectively communicate complex Zero Trust concepts to stakeholders and decision-makers.
What You Will Need:
- Minimum of 12 years + of hands-on experience as a Senior Architect, focusing on Zero Trust technology, particularly within federal government environments.
- Extensive expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, access controls, identity management, encryption, and network segmentation in large-scale government systems.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive reference architectures outlining Zero Trust principles, components, and interactions within federal government systems.
- Design robust network architectures integrating Zero Trust principles, including secure zones, micro-segmentation, and software-defined perimeters to enforce granular access controls.
- Architect centralized and resilient identity and access management systems, leveraging federated identity, strong authentication, and adaptive access controls across government networks.
- Design end-to-end data protection solutions encompassing encryption, tokenization, data masking, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies tailored to government data sensitivity and compliance requirements.
- Develop secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, emphasizing secure access, data protection, and continuous monitoring within government cloud deployments.
- Architect endpoint security solutions integrating device identity verification, zero-trust device posture assessments, and secure configurations across a diverse range of government endpoints.
- Design and implement PEPs for enforcing access controls, authentication, and authorization policies at critical junctures within government systems.
- Architect scalable and resilient security analytics infrastructures incorporating SIEM solutions, machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence platforms to enable proactive threat detection and response.
- In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks, with a strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, and other applicable standards.
- Proficiency in network security, cloud security, encryption methodologies, and emerging technologies relevant to Zero Trust implementations.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus on architectural decisions.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, or related discipline.
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card is required for the position.
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance at a minimum.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM) and architecture (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP) are highly desirable.
- Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, or related discipline.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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