Zero Trust Architecture Engineer
Required skills
- Zero Trust Architecture
- NASIC
- ZTA governance
- technical guardrails
- mission data
- DoD
- AF
- IC security policy
- ZTA controls
- enterprise security processes
Nice to have
- cloud environments
- hybrid environments
- CISSP
- CASP+
- CCSP
- IC intelligence systems
Role summary
Apogee Engineering seeks a Zero Trust Architecture Engineer to design and implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) for NASIC environments. This role involves developing ZTA governance, standards, and technical guardrails to secure mission data. Responsibilities include translating security policies into controls, analyzing existing architectures for ZTA compliance, coordinating with stakeholders, and contributing to implementation plans. The position requires a US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and a minimum of three years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security architecture. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, with alternative experience substitutions available.
Overview
Apogee Engineering has a new exciting opportunity for a Zero Trust Architecture Engineer that supports the design and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture for NASIC environments. Develops ZTA governance, standards, and technical guardrails to secure mission data and services across multiple domains.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in developing ZTA frameworks, governance models, and technical standards tailored to NASIC architectures.
- Translate DoD, AF, and IC security policy into practical ZTA controls and patterns.
- Analyze existing architectures and recommend ZTA-compliant enhancements and mitigations.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and system owners to align ZTA designs with enterprise security processes.
- Contribute to implementation plans and configuration baselines for ZTA-related capabilities.
- Prepare the monthly ZTA Posture Report documenting transition status, issues, and recommended actions.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.Education / Years of Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; OR- six (6) additional years of work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree; OR- four (4) additional years of work experience plus an Associate’s degree may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting security architectures in cloud or hybrid environments.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CCSP, or equivalent).
- Experience with IC or DoD intelligence systems and multi-domain environments.
Additional InformationLocation: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: Occasional
