Zero Trust Network SME

Job Family:

Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in enterprise security architecture, computer network defense and Zero-Trust implementation strategies.
• Develop and maintain a complete understanding of the department’s technology and information systems and support the Enterprise-Chief Information Security Officer (E-CISO) to mitigate cyber risk and threats.
• Offer insight, recommendations, and support in the designing, building, and implementation of enterprise-class security system.
• Research and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most cost efficient and cost-effective solutions considering requirements.
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
• Must have experience working in one or more of the following IT domains (in order of preference): cybersecurity, infrastructure/cloud, software development.
• Must be capable of providing security engineering support and research Information Assurance (IA) products and technology, and evaluate changes to statutes, directives, and initiatives.
• Will be expected to schedule, host, and support Zero Trust Network Pillar discovery sessions with system owners, project managers, and product stakeholders.
• Will produce meeting notes complete with action items and recommendations reflecting where/how to provide zero trust improvements.
• Create or update Zero Trust documents and presentations.
• Draft or support the drafting of recommended policy, processes, or working instructions.
• Candidates will be expected to support a hybrid work schedule with at least 3 days on-site support each week.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• SEVEN (7) or more years of relevant experience
• A firm understanding of Zero Trust network concepts and capabilities
• Able to clearly articulate concepts, observations, and recommendations

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active CISM and/or CISSP certification and some level of project management understanding
• Understanding of project management methodologies

• The ideal candidate will be highly technical and should possess an advanced understanding across a broad range of security technologies and will take a proactive approach to cyber defense initiatives.
• Firm understanding of the Department of State’s mission and organizational structure
• Experience working as a technical consultant providing value added deliverables supporting CISO organizations (or organizations that must oversee other implementation teams).  This includes continuously providing new deliverables supporting the Government’s vision and mission objectives
• Project management experience and will support establishing challenging, but realistic, schedules as well as providing valuable status report
• Understanding of the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
• Strong understanding of Networking concepts, capabilities, and vendor products including (but not limited to) Cisco, Palo Alto, RedSeal, VMware
• Strong understanding of cloud-based security concepts
• Able to proactively engage with C-suite level customers and stakeholders.
• Understanding of various vendor capabilities that are used to support the following CISA Maturity Model network concepts:
  • Network Segmentation
  • Network Traffic Management
  • Traffic Encryption
  • Network Resilience
  • Visibility and Analytics
  • Automation and Orchestration
  • Governance
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic information security goals.
• Experience with applying a structured approach and methodology to the development of an enterprise security architecture and infrastructure.
• Experience working as a technical consultant providing value added deliverables supporting CISO organizations (or organizations that must oversee other implementation teams)

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

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

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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. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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About the Company:
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