SR. ZTA Security Engineer

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$90.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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• 6 month Contract-to-Hire
• Contract Rate: $90-95/hr on W2; $95-105/hr on 1099
• Salary Conversion: $190-200K, DOE
• Location:
  
  Bethesda, MD
• Hybrid; 3 days/week onsite work is required
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card/Permanent Resident
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance is required

Summary:

Immediate need for a techno-functional Senior Security Engineer to take the lead on an Optimal ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture) implementation and tackle challenges related to cloud security and AI for a federal government client.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develop the security framework and architecture and improve the protection of sensitive data through advanced security measures for a Federal Organization that meets federal laws and standards.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Develop the security framework and architecture and ensure full compliance with data protection laws and industry standards, which reduces the risk of legal penalties.
• Research reputable vendors and their offerings in AI-driven threat detection, anomaly detection, and behavior analytics; establish an AI-enabled security tool implementation plan.
  
  Create implementation plans with service area stakeholders to roll out new functionality that addresses ZTA pillar function requirements.

Qualifications include, but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity with a heavy focus in ZTA security engineering & architecture.
• Requires proven experience delivering Optimal ZTA Implementations at a “Fully Advanced” Maturity Level (Zero Trust Maturity Model)
• Technical SME in implementing ZTA with strong hands-on skills & experience across all 5 Pillars:
  Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications & Workloads, and Data
• Fluent in explaining how to implement cross-cutting capabilities like Visibility and Analytics, Automation and Orchestration
• Experience developing & implementing ZTA strategies for Federal customers is required
• Understanding of AI from a security perspective
• Proven ability to create and maintain complex Splunk dashboards that meet the needs of various stakeholders
• Strong understanding of security principles, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud Certifications
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Security+
• Other relevant security certifications

Mid-Senior level

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Government Administration and Government Relations Services