Zero Trust Program Manager; ZTA Lead

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Zero Trust Program Manager (ZTA Lead) who coordinates, plans, and executes SSA’s Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiative. This role bridges technical architecture, business process design, and interagency coordination to ensure SSA progresses toward a measurable, interoperable Zero Trust end state aligned with ISCM and federal Zero Trust guidance.

This position is accountable for translating Zero Trust strategy into executable work, governing scope and priorities, and ensuring accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead and coordinate Zero Trust program activities approved for inclusion by SSA.
• Develop and maintain program artifacts, including Implementation roadmaps, Work plans and schedules, Scope definitions and phased strategies, and ensure Zero Trust efforts align with SSA’s ISCM program and enterprise cybersecurity priorities.

• Oversee development of business processes that integrate with SSA’s security infrastructure and Zero Trust tooling.
• Ensure processes are implementable, repeatable, and aligned with operational realities.

• Lead Zero Trust reporting activities by ingesting reporting requirements from external entities, validating data accuracy and consistency, and ensuring metrics reflect actual Zero Trust progress and capability maturity.

• Coordinate efforts to translate ZTA gap analysis findings into actionable implementation strategies.
• Support prioritization and sequencing of gap closure activities.

• Represent SSA interests in coordination with DHS/CISA and DHS-provided integrators.
• Facilitate cross-organizational meetings between SSA work groups and external partners.
• Review and enhance existing collaboration models to improve effectiveness and information flow.

Location: Hybrid in Woodlawn, MD

Salary Range: $,000/annually. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience
• Proven experience leading Zero Trust or cybersecurity modernization programs.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles and how they are operationalized.
• Experience integrating technical architecture, business processes, and governance.
• Ability to manage scope, dependencies, and competing priorities across multiple teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

• Experience supporting federal Zero Trust initiatives or ISCM programs.
• Familiarity with interagency coordination involving DHS/CISA.
• Experience translating architectural concepts into measurable program outcomes.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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