Our client is seeking an experienced Integrations Lead – Zero Trust to support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client, specifically aligned with USCIS initiatives. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-level integration and maturation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) capabilities in accordance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, guide engineering and architectural decisions, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with NIST SP 800-207 and DHS Zero Trust requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide integration and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) capabilities
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, architecture, and vendor-agnostic solutioning
• Guide cross-functional teams to deliver program outcomes aligned with DHS/USCIS objectives
• Support system design decisions for secure network architectures and identity-based access controls
• Evaluate and integrate cybersecurity technologies, ensuring interoperability and compliance
• Advise stakeholders, including senior leadership, on Zero Trust strategy and implementation
• Conduct risk assessments and design mitigation strategies for complex environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and information technology
• Strong experience supporting federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements

Preferred Certifications (Highly Desirable)

At least one active certification:

• CCIE Security / Wireless / Data Center / Routing & Switching
• CCNP Security
• OR equivalent certification (subject to Federal Program Manager approval)

Preferred Experience

• Endpoint security and posture validation using EDR tools
• Authentication technologies: MFA, PAM, ABAC
• Network engineering and security across routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers
• Cloud security experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP, including hybrid environments
• SIEM/SOAR tools such as Splunk or Swimlane Turbine
• Risk analysis, network data analysis, and secure architecture design
• Strong communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
• Knowledge of federal standards: FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53

Core Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks at enterprise scale
• Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-207 and DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
• Experience across multiple Zero Trust pillars (identity, device, network, application, data)
• Expertise in micro segmentation and workload isolation techniques
• Strong knowledge of:
  • SD-WAN
  • SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
  • ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)