Zero Trust Solutions Architect – Director

EEOC

. Lead the strategic design, implementation, and ongoing management of Zero Trust security frameworks across the organization .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeMcLean • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $162,800 - $303,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic design, implementation, and ongoing management of Zero Trust security frameworks across the organization
Develop and execute a comprehensive Zero Trust strategy that aligns security initiatives with business objectives while guiding cross‑functional teams in deploying core capabilities such as identity and access management, network segmentation, and advanced threat detection
Collaborate closely with IT, compliance, and business units to assess current infrastructure and drive adoption of Zero Trust principles
Monitor emerging security trends and regulatory changes to ensure organizational defenses remain effective and compliant
Provide thought leadership on best practices and innovative approaches to Zero Trust architecture
Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, and integration of supporting technologies
Conduct risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the overall security posture

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including Zero Trust frameworks
5+ years of experience leading and delivering large technical projects
Experience in cloud security, identity and access management, and network architecture
Experience in successfully implementing enterprise-wide security solutions
Ability to collaborate with project and proposal teams effectively and incorporate Cybersecurity solutions, and develop high-quality implementation plans and roadmaps
Ability to think strategically with a proactive approach to solving complex security challenges
Ability to collaborate, adapt, and influence stakeholders at all levels
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero Trust frameworkscloud securityidentity and access managementnetwork architecturerisk assessmentsauditssecurity solutions implementationadvanced threat detectionnetwork segmentationstrategic design

Soft Skills

collaborationstrategic thinkingproactive problem solvinginfluencing stakeholderscross-functional team leadershipcommunicationadaptabilitythought leadershipnegotiationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Secret clearance