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Overview

Title: Data Analytic SME-Zero Trust

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

We are seeking a talented Data Analytics SME who has hands-on experience focusing on Zero Trust Technology within federal government environments.

Job Description

+ Extensive expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, access controls, identity management, encryption, and network segmentation in large-scale government systems.

+ Develop and maintain comprehensive reference architectures outlining Zero Trust principles, components, and interactions within federal government systems.

+ Design robust network architectures integrating Zero Trust principles, including secure zones, micro-segmentation, and software-defined perimeters to enforce granular access controls.

+ Architect centralized and resilient identity and access management systems, leveraging federated identity, strong authentication, and adaptive access controls across government networks.

+ Design end-to-end data protection solutions encompassing encryption, tokenization, data masking, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies tailored to government data sensitivity and compliance requirements.

+ Develop secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, emphasizing secure access, data protection, and continuous monitoring within government cloud deployments.

+ Architect endpoint security solutions integrating device identity verification, zero-trust device posture assessments, and secure configurations across a diverse range of government endpoints.

+ Design and implement PEPs for enforcing access controls, authentication, and authorization policies at critical junctures within government systems.

+ Architect scalable and resilient security analytics infrastructures incorporating SIEM solutions, machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence platforms to enable proactive threat detection and response.

+ Experience in establishing programmatic capability and effectiveness measurements and metrics. Utilize metric and scorecard techniques to develop tools and procedures for the program to measure and report performance.

+ Support planning, development, and establishment of a tailored ZT communications tools and processes.

+ Develop a roadmap to meet the program’s goals and objectives by establishing or expanding on current baseline analysis data to refine and update designs, operating concepts, and requirements to achieve full operating capability; and provide ongoing tool refinement.

+ Develop ZT acquisition planning and execution tools to include market research tools for actions such as Request for Information.

Minimum Requirements

+ Minimum of 15+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Analytics SME, focusing on Zero Trust technology, particularly within federal government environments.

+ Education: PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Development, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field or Technical Masters degree with 15+ years of demonstrated experience.

+ In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks, with a strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, and other applicable standards.

+ Proficiency in network security, cloud security, encryption methodologies, and emerging technologies relevant to Zero Trust implementations.

+ Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus on architectural decisions.

Desired Experience/Certifications

+ Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM) and architecture (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP) are highly desirable.

More Information

At Foxhole Technology, we are committed to pay transparency as required by law, for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is 200-230K. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors as permitted by law.

Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.

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**Job Locations** _US-DC_

**Job ID** _2025-2026_

**Category** _Information Technology_

**Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Clearance Required** _Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI Capability_