Mid-Level Cybersecurity Engineer – Zero Trust Architect
Kentro
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Woodlawn • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,000 - $135,000 per year
About the role
- Perform structured gap analyses across all five Zero Trust pillars
- Evaluate current-state capabilities against Zero Trust target-state requirements
- Identify technical, architectural, integration, and process gaps
- Support development of Zero Trust Reference Architecture artifacts
- Identify required capabilities, integrations, and dependencies to support Zero Trust maturity
- Assist in developing phased implementation strategies to close identified gaps
- Provide technical recommendations aligned with SSA’s infrastructure and security ecosystem
- Ensure recommendations are realistic, interoperable, and scalable
- Collaborate with program and business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with defined business processes
- Clearly document findings, recommendations, and architectural considerations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and 8 years of experience
- Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Architecture design and assessment
- Demonstrated experience conducting ZTA gap analyses across multiple pillars
- Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and integrations
- Ability to analyze complex environments and clearly articulate risks and solutions
- Highly Desired Experience:
- Experience with federal Zero Trust initiatives or large-scale enterprise environments
- Familiarity with ISCM concepts and continuous monitoring programs
- Experience contributing to reference architecture development
- Clearance Requirement:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
- Must be a US Citizen
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including paid time off
- Healthcare benefits
- Supplemental benefits
- 401k including an employer match
- Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
- Flexibility for courses or certifications
- Funded team activities such as happy hours, holiday events, and wellness events
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Hard Skills & Tools
Zero Trust Architecturegap analysisenterprise security architectureintegrationtechnical recommendationsphased implementation strategiesreference architecture developmentcontinuous monitoring
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationanalytical skillsdocumentation
Certifications
Public Trust Clearance