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Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Architect

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Posted: 7/17/2025

Location Name: Washington, DC

Wage Max: 175,000.00 Annual

Wage Min: 125,000.00 Annual

Position Type: Full-Time

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Join our award-winning team at Information Management Resources, Inc. (IMRI), a small business leader in the technology industry known for our commitment to innovation, excellence, and authenticity. Founded in 1992, IMRI has been at the forefront of delivering advanced cybersecurity and IT solutions, safeguarding organizations against evolving threats. We have built a reputation for our expertise in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Strategic Business Consulting, and Staff Augmentation. Guided by our core values of innovation, excellence, and a solution-driven mindset, we have served a diverse portfolio of customers that includes federal agencies, state and local governments, and Fortune 1000 companies.

At IMRI, we recognize the integral part our employees play in our ongoing success. To support this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, tailored to meet the individual needs of our employees. We are committed to promoting their overall well-being and equipping them with the necessary tools to flourish in their careers. We welcome you to be a part of our ongoing mission as we continue to navigate the digital landscape, committed to empowering organizations with our innovative solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Architect to serve as the Project Lead for a critical initiative. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of working knowledge of Government Community Cloud High GCC-H)/GCC environments and a strong background in Zero Trust principles, architecture, and engineering. This role involves leading the design, implementation, and management of Zero Trust solutions in alignment with federal guidelines and best practices.

As the ZTA Architect, you will be responsible for overseeing technical tasks, managing project deliverables, and ensuring the successful execution of Zero Trust initiatives. This includes developing strategies, plans, and documentation to support the implementation of Zero Trust principles across identity, devices, applications, workloads, data, and network security.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Serve as the Project Lead for Zero Trust Architecture nitiatives, managing deliverables, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration.

+ Prepare and manage Task Order Management Plans, cost analyses, activity and project tracking schedules, risk registers, and risk/issue mitigation strategies for all SOC activities.

+ Develop and implement plans for the pillars of the Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM), including Identity, Device, Application & Workload, Data, Network & Environment, Automation & Orchestration, and Visibility & Analytics.

+ Conduct assessment planning for Identity, Devices, Segmenting & Network Security, Application Workload, and Data Protection, ensuring adherence to Federal Zero Trust tenants.

+ Ensure compliance with Federal Zero Trust tenants, including securing all communication regardless of network location, granting access to enterprise resources on a per-session basis, and enforcing dynamic policy-based access.

+ Monitor and measure the integrity and security posture of all assets, collecting and utilizing information to improve the enterprise's security posture.

+ Develop ZTA System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) support documentation and related artifacts in accordance with NIST SP 800-207 and other federal standards.

+ Identify, document, and mitigate risks associated with Zero Trust implementation, maintaining risk registers and issue mitigation strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

+ At least seven (7) years of overall experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a related technical field.

+ Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in Government Community Cloud High (GCC-H)/GCC environments.

+ Proven experience in Zero Trust Architecture design, implementation, and management.

+ Experience with NIST SP 800-207 and other federal cybersecurity standards.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage deliverables, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

+ Knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate, maintain, and upgrade two or more of the following tools: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft DfE, Xacta 360/IO, Zscaler, FedRamp, Cloudflare, NetWitness, Tenable IO, Nexpose, Armis, Trellix HX/CM, and ServiceNow.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

+ Ability to pass a Public Trust background check prior to onboarding.

IMRI offers top-tier benefits that include: medical coverage through nationally recognized carriers, ancillary coverages, paid vacation and sick leave in compliance with all state and local laws, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance and LTD, and several additional voluntary coverages.

Pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement and Non-Discrimination Policy IMRI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory, diverse work environment. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), Americans with Disabilities) (ADA), and other federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, IMRI does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or status as a special disabled veteran or other veteran. IMRI will take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for employment is provided with regard to all personnel actions. This is including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.