Zero Trust Security Engineer - Hybrid Role - Locals to MD, DC, VA Area ONLY
Role summary
The Zero Trust Security Engineer will drive the implementation of Zero Trust security rules, acting as the single point of accountability for ensuring correct, complete, and auditable implementation across firewall and security platforms. Key responsibilities include translating Zero Trust analysis into formal rule requests, coordinating with firewall teams, validating implemented rules, and managing audit and lifecycle documentation. This hybrid role requires hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, strong understanding of user and application-aware policies, and the ability to validate security rule implementations and troubleshoot access issues. Preferred qualifications include experience with ZTNA solutions, IAM, and compliance requirements.
US CITIZENS / GREEN CARD / EAD GREEN CARD HOLDERS HOLDERS ONLY
NO THIRD PARTIES PLS
THIS IS A DIRECT CLIENT REQUIREMENT !
Those authorized to work without sponsorship are encouraged to apply please.
Reach Saakshi Sahni - 703-955-1070
Email: saakshi(at)zilliontechnologies(dot)com // 7039551070
Zero Trust Security Engineer
Hybrid Role - 3 Days a week onsite in Vienna, VA // 2 Days remote
$$ BEST RATES AVAILABLE $$
Duration: Long term ongoing contract with NO end date
Direct Client
USC/ GC ONLY
Job Description:
Start date - 6/1/2026.
Location: Vienna, VA - 3x a week in the office.
The Zero Trust Security Engineer is responsible for driving the implementation of Zero Trust security rules, including formal requests to firewall teams, ongoing coordination, validation of changes, and post implementation verification.
This role is execution focused and serves as the single point of accountability for ensuring Zero Trust rules are implemented correctly, completely, and auditable across firewall and security platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Rule Implementation & Coordination
• Translate Zero Trust analysis outputs into formal firewall and security rule requests.
• Submit detailed implementation requests to firewall teams, including:
o Source identities (users, groups, roles)
o Destination applications, addresses, and services
o Required ports, protocols, and application IDs
• Ensure requests meet firewall team standards and contain all required technical details.
Cross Team Execution
• Act as the primary liaison between Zero Trust, IAM, firewall engineering, and application teams.
• Track firewall requests from submission through completion.
• Resolve implementation questions, clarifications, or discrepancies with firewall engineers.
Validation & Verification
• Validate that implemented firewall rules exactly match approved Zero Trust requirements.
• Perform post implementation testing to confirm:
o Authorized access works as expected
o Unauthorized access is blocked
• Identify and remediate misconfigurations, partial implementations, or policy drift.
Audit & Lifecycle Management
• Ensure all implemented rules are properly tagged, documented, and traceable to application and Zero Trust requirements.
• Maintain implementation records for audit, compliance, and reporting.
• Support ongoing refinement of Zero Trust rules as application access requirements evolve.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Hands on experience working with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto preferred).
• Strong understanding of user-based and application aware firewall policies.
• Experience submitting and managing firewall rule requests in enterprise environments.
• Ability to validate security rule implementations and troubleshoot access issues.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across technical teams.
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
• Familiarity with IAM, Entra ID groups, AD groups, and RBAC models.
• Experience integrating firewall rules with application onboarding frameworks.
• Knowledge of audit, compliance, and security reporting requirements.
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Success Looks Like
• Firewall rules are requested properly and implemented right the first time.
• Clean handoffs with minimal back and forth.
• Verified, auditable Zero Trust enforcement across
Please send qualified resumes directly to : saakshi(at)zilliontechnologies(dot)com // 7039551070
Thanks,
Saakshi Sahni
Zillion Technologies Inc.
Director - Talent Acquisition
Email: saakshi(at)zilliontechnologies(dot)com // 703-955-1070