Zero Trust SME

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Zero Trust SME with our industry-leading client in Washington, DC.

Clearance: Secret

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Secret clearance.

Rate: $80 - $100 / hr. w2

• Provide expert guidance in developing a robust security architecture for software products, applications, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure that security architecture aligns with Zero Trust principles and organizational security policies.
• Lead technical discussions to establish Zero Trust-informed, security-focused software design standards and maturity models.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams, fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices.
• Design and implement secure coding practices, API security, application-level segmentation, and other Zero Trust components into software products.
• Integrate Zero Trust principles into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance overall security posture.
• Conduct in-depth evaluations of the SDLC and identify areas of optimization from a Zero Trust and overall security perspective.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance security and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration of Zero Trust principles.
• Communicate complex security concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Relevant Experience for this Role:

• 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience with a proven track record in implementing security solutions, including Zero Trust principles.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, frameworks, and their application to software design, development, and deployment.
• Expertise in secure coding practices, SecDevOps principles, and integrating Zero Trust into the SDLC.
• Experience with API security, application-level segmentation, and secure containerization technologies.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity or Zero Trust engineering certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, ZTX).
• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud-based Zero Trust implementations, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and familiarity with common development frameworks.
• Tools Proficiency: Experience with vulnerability scanning and code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Checkmarx).

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity engineering, or a closely related field OR equivalent experience demonstrating deep technical expertise in software development and cybersecurity.