Job Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

About the Role

Kentro is hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer - Zero Trust Architect who provides deep technical and analytical support to assess, design, and advance SSA’s Zero Trust Architecture. This role focuses on evaluating current-state capabilities, identifying gaps across the five Zero Trust pillars, and defining actionable strategies to achieve a Zero Trust end state.

Responsibilities

• Zero Trust Gap Analysis: Perform structured gap analyses across all five Zero Trust pillars:
• Identity
• Devices
• Networks
• Applications & Workloads
• Data
• Architecture & Capability Definition: Support development of Zero Trust Reference Architecture artifacts
• Implementation Strategy Support: Assist in developing phased implementation strategies to close identified gaps
• Business Process Alignment: Collaborate with program and business stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with defined business processes
• Technical Communication: Clearly document findings, recommendations, and architectural considerations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience
• Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Architecture design and assessment
• Demonstrated experience conducting ZTA gap analyses across multiple pillars
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and integrations
• Ability to analyze complex environments and clearly articulate risks and solutions

Highly Desired Experience

• Experience with federal Zero Trust initiatives or large-scale enterprise environments
• Familiarity with ISCM concepts and continuous monitoring programs
• Experience contributing to reference architecture development

Clearance Requirement

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

About the Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact.

Industry Recognition

• Growth: Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing
• Culture: Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree, Virginia Best Place to Work

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

How to Apply

To apply, please click on the “Apply for this Job” button and upload your resume, completing all application steps. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.