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Zero Trust Architect

Job in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20900, USA
Listing for: Gen3 Technology Consulting
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Us:

Gen3 Technology Consulting is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing a diverse set of technology services and solutions to federal and commercial clients. Founded in 2017, Gen3 leverages over 25 years of information technology management and leadership experience to help our clients define, plan, manage, and achieve their strategic vision while protecting their critical IT assets. We attract and retain the highest caliber of talent by supporting an inclusive work environment, cultivating growth and leadership both professionally and personally, and encouraging work-life balance.

We strive to make it our priority to be compassionate, family-friendly, respectful, and flexible.

About The Role:

Gen3 seeks a Zero Trust Architect to provide senior level support for the IRS regarding data pillar alignment, maturity assessments, technical design, and implementation across data related to Cybersecurity Information Protection Enhancement Controls (CIPEC) and data inventory and tagging capabilities.

Location:

Remote, US

Key Responsibilities:
  • Interpret and apply Zero Trust mandates.
  • Lead Zero Trust maturity assessments and readiness analysis.
  • Ensure data inventory and tagging architecture aligns with zero trust principles for data access, authentication, encryption, and auditability.
  • Participate in strategy development, business process modernization, and enterprise governance.
  • Guide integration of identity, device, network, application, and data controls across cloud/on-prem systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of science or engineering in computer science, and/or related fields.
  • 10+ years Zero Trust or cybersecurity architecture experience.
  • At least one of the following certifications or similar:
    Certificate of confidence in Zero Trust, Zero Trust Strategy (ISC2), CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, ITIL, CCNA.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal ZT models and enterprise adoption patterns.
  • Ability to translate mandates into actionable technical controls.


* Pending Award

What's In It for You (full-time Gen3 employees):
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits.
  • Generous PTO and 11 days of paid Federal Holidays.
  • $3k annual tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) with a matching plan.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
Employment Eligibility:

Eligible to work for any employer in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Most of our positions require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder for consideration. Certain positions require at least three (3) of the past five (5) years of residence in the United States.

Other Requirements:
  • A minimum of three (3) out of the past five (5) years of residency in the United States is mandatory.
  • Candidates must possess either an active green card or citizenship.
  • Prospective employees offered a position must have work authorization that does not necessitate employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, both presently and in the future.
  • Those selected for this role may undergo a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility criteria for accessing classified information or be eligible for security clearances.
  • Location:

    Gen3 is currently focusing its hiring efforts in these states:
    Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Veteran and Hub Zone-friendly employer. E-Verify Employer. EOE Statement:

Gen3 is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to all federal regulations and ensure that our hiring practices are based solely on merit. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Accommodation:

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