Zero Trust Engineer

## Zero Trust Engineer Apply locations:
Arlington, VA:
Alexandria, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
September 13, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0242245

Zero Trust Engineer
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* The Opportunity:

** Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you motivated by the head-to-head challenge of gaining access to well-protected networks? As a network exploitation professional, you know that understanding the adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures are crucial to producing the intel that enables the success of mission owners. At Booz Allen, you can apply your vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform our nation’s most critical security missions.

On our team, you’ll be trusted to probe targets using the latest network-based analysis tools. Using your innate curiosity and technical expertise, you’ll use available information to select attack vectors and match attack vectors to tools, capabilities, and mission  this role, you’ll mentor a team as it uncovers previously unknown and emerging adversary capabilities that impact the Army client’s enterprise network.

You'll lead a team to design, implement, and maintain security architecture based on Zero Trust (ZT) framework as well as develop and implement ZT security models across enterprise environments. You'll also deploy ZT solutions such as identity and access management (IAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and endpoint security. You’ll integrate ZT principles into cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures.

With opportunities to share both your technology base and tool knowledge, you’ll guide a growing team committed to developing creative solutions for our classified customers. Safeguard the future with us and develop offensive cyber operations that are essential to providing national security for today and tomorrow.

Join us. The world can’t wait.
** You Have:
*** 7+ years of experience with IT operations or cybersecurity
* 7+ years of experience leading technical solution development for large, complex organizations
* Experience architecting ZT solutions, roadmaps, and capabilities in alignment with industry standards, including NIST 800-207, OMB Mandates, and DoD ZT Reference Architecture
* Experience leading product selection initiatives
* Knowledge of the ZT technology ecosystem, including ZTNA, SSE, SASE, IDP, IDS, DLP, SWG, EDR, MFA, data tagging, or comply to connection (C2C)
* Knowledge of network technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, or satellite, and how they play a part in delivering a ZT cyber solution
* Ability to author technical documentation, white papers, and blogs on leading cybersecurity topics and concepts
* Top Secret clearance
* HS diploma or GED
* Information Security Certification such as CEH, CISM, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ Certification
** Nice If You Have:
*** Experience in a cybersecurity compliance, operations, or engineering leadership role
* Experience working in ARNG, DA, or DoD environments
* Experience selecting, designing, and implementing security tools and capabilities for large, complex federal or commercial organizations
* Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Bachelor's degree
* DoD 8570 IASAE Level III Certification such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP Certification
** Clearance:
** Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;  Top Secret clearance is required.
** Compensation
* * At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to…