What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zero Trust Integrations Lead position at Omniscius Consulting?
Our client is seeking an experienced Integrations Lead – Zero Trust to support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client, specifically aligned with USCIS initiatives. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-level integration and maturation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) capabilities in accordance with federal standards.
The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, guide engineering and architectural decisions, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with NIST SP 800-207 and DHS Zero Trust requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide integration and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) capabilities
- Provide technical leadership across engineering, architecture, and vendor-agnostic solutioning
- Guide cross-functional teams to deliver program outcomes aligned with DHS/USCIS objectives
- Support system design decisions for secure network architectures and identity-based access controls
- Evaluate and integrate cybersecurity technologies, ensuring interoperability and compliance
- Advise stakeholders, including senior leadership, on Zero Trust strategy and implementation
- Conduct risk assessments and design mitigation strategies for complex environments
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity and information technology
- Strong experience supporting federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
Preferred Certifications (Highly Desirable)
At least one active certification:
- CCIE Security / Wireless / Data Center / Routing & Switching
- CCNP Security
- OR equivalent certification (subject to Federal Program Manager approval)
Preferred Experience
- Endpoint security and posture validation using EDR tools
- Authentication technologies: MFA, PAM, ABAC
- Network engineering and security across routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers
- Cloud security experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP, including hybrid environments
- SIEM/SOAR tools such as Splunk or Swimlane Turbine
- Risk analysis, network data analysis, and secure architecture design
- Strong communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
- Knowledge of federal standards: FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53
Core Skills & Competencies
- Hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks at enterprise scale
- Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
- Experience across multiple Zero Trust pillars (identity, device, network, application, data)
- Expertise in micro segmentation and workload isolation techniques
- Strong knowledge of:
- SD-WAN
- SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
- ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)