Zero Trust Architect

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UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.
By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from todays dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.
Ultraviolet Cyber is seeking a Zero Trust Architect to join our Federal Delivery Team. Our team members will provide cybersecurity support for a large-scale network environment. This role is responsible for advancing the maturity of a large-scale Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives, focusing on endpoint protection, identity access management, and secure cloud service integration. The architect will manage deployment and configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SIEM, and Sentinel solutions, support threat detection and response activities, and identify gaps in cybersecurity posture. Important to note: Remote with monthly in-person meetings in Washington, DC. Meeting scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday and as-needed-unscheduled in-person meeting(s) with no cost to the Government. Clearance: Must be Public Trust eligible Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week), standard eight-hour business schedule between the hours of 6:00am and 5:30pm, EST, Monday through Friday.
No third-party candidates will be considered Responsibilities:

• Design and mature enterprise-wide ZTA aligned with NIST 800-207 and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM)
• Lead integration efforts across Identity, Devices, Network, Applications, and Data pillars
• Coordinate across teams supporting SIEM, Defender for Endpoint, and RMF functions
• Develop architecture diagrams, technology roadmaps, and solution blueprints
• Provide technical leadership during assessments, COOP events, and incident escalations
• Assessment planning for Identity, Devices, Segmenting & Network Security, Application Workload, and Data protection, in adherence to the following Federal Zero Trust tenants.
• Develop plans and implementation of the pillars of Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM) in the areas of: Identity, Device, Application & Workload, Data, Network & Environment, Automation & Orchestration, and Visibility & Analytics.
• Develop ZTA System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) support documentations and related supporting artifacts in accordance but not limited to NIST SP 800-207.

Qualifications:

• 7+ Years of total Security Engineering and Architecture experience
• 5+ years of experience designing and operating Zero Trust frameworks
• Proven experience designing and deploying ZTA architectures in federal or regulated environments
• Expertise with tools and platforms include Microsoft Azure, M365, Defender, Sentinel, ARMIS, Cloudflare, Zscaler, and Microsoft Intune.
• Familiarity with RMF, FedRAMP, and FISMA frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional

• Able to attend monthly in-person meetings in Washington, DC. Meeting scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday and as-needed-unscheduled in-person meeting(s).
• Clearance: Must be Public Trust eligible
• Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week), standard eight-hour business schedule between the hours of 6:00am and 5:30pm, EST, Monday through Friday.

Benefits at UltraViolet Cyber!

• We provided these clients with cybersecurity-related services while cultivating a common body of knowledge among all employees at UltraViolet.
• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!