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Zero Trust SME

Washington

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Regulatory/Compliance

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -092024-91064

Date Posted: 11/28/2024

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/3aeyUi

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Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Zero Trust SME with our industry-leading client in Washington, DC.

Clearance: Secret

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Secret clearance.

Rate: $80 - $100 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance in developing a robust security architecture for software products, applications, and supporting infrastructure.

• Ensure that security architecture aligns with Zero Trust principles and organizational security policies.

• Lead technical discussions to establish Zero Trust-informed, security-focused software design standards and maturity models.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams, fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices.

• Design and implement secure coding practices, API security, application-level segmentation, and other Zero Trust components into software products.

• Integrate Zero Trust principles into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance overall security posture.

• Conduct in-depth evaluations of the SDLC and identify areas of optimization from a Zero Trust and overall security perspective.

• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance security and efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration of Zero Trust principles.

• Communicate complex security concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience Requirements:

Relevant Experience for this Role:

• 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience with a proven track record in implementing security solutions, including Zero Trust principles.

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, frameworks, and their application to software design, development, and deployment.

• Expertise in secure coding practices, SecDevOps principles, and integrating Zero Trust into the SDLC.

• Experience with API security, application-level segmentation, and secure containerization technologies.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity or Zero Trust engineering certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, ZTX).

• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud-based Zero Trust implementations, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Programming Skills: Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and familiarity with common development frameworks.

• Tools Proficiency: Experience with vulnerability scanning and code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Checkmarx).

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, cybersecurity engineering, or a closely related field OR equivalent experience demonstrating deep technical expertise in software development and cybersecurity.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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