Contingent SME Zero Trust
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-01-29
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant -
Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
This position supports the Enterprise Network & Information Security Enhancement (ENISE) program, operating from February 16, 2026 to February 15, 2027, delivering advanced Zero Trust architecture across cloud and hybrid environments while supporting DLP modernization, CASB integration, and enterprise security enhancements. Work will be performed at the contractor’s site with 100% remote execution permitted using government‑furnished equipment.
Job DescriptionThe Zero Trust SME provides senior‑level engineering and advisory support for implementing Zero Trust principles across enterprise cloud and on‑prem systems. This role supports architecture development, identity enforcement, network segmentation, secure access design, CASB integration, and DLP modernization initiatives. The SME collaborates with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to enhance posture, reduce risk, and align with federal security mandates.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement Zero Trust strategies, models, and policy enforcement.
- Engineer identity‑driven access controls and segmentation logic across cloud ecosystems.
- Support CASB integration with MDCA, Prisma Cloud, and Zscaler.
- Provide expertise in architecture design, secure configurations, and boundary protections.
- Contribute to deployment of DLP rules, API security, and enterprise controls.
- Produce diagrams, engineering artifacts, guidance documents, and SOPs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
- 10+ years cybersecurity experience.
- CISSP required.
- Strong Zero Trust, identity management, and cloud security engineering experience.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms and enterprise DLP/CASB tools.
- This is a remote position.
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