[Remote] Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Engineer, Sr.
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Modus21 is a Charleston, South Carolina based business and technology consulting firm specializing in solving complex business problems for global business and government clients. They are seeking a Senior Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures within Intelligence Community environments, collaborating with senior leaders to enhance cybersecurity solutions. The role involves managing teams, defining access policies, and ensuring compliance with Department of War standards.
Responsibilities
- Supporting advanced IC architectures involving conditional access, micro-segmentation, visibility analytics
- Guiding senior executives (CISO, CIO, etc.) on cybersecurity maturation
- Managing teams to implement roadmap capabilities and solutions
- Define strict, rule-based policies that grant access on a per-session, need-to-know basis
- Verify device compliance (e.g., up-to-date antivirus, OS patching) prior to connection
- Hide applications, IP addresses, and infrastructure from public view and unauthorized discovery
- Monitor ongoing session context and revoke privileges in near real-time if conditions change
Skills
- HS Diploma or GED
- Leadership experience of Zero Trust strategies for federal and IC organizations
- 7+ years experience in IT operations or Cybersecurity within the IC
- Experience designing Zero Trust solutions in alignment with industry standards like NIST 800–207; Supporting advanced IC architectures involving conditional access, micro-segmentation, visibility analytics
- Experience in innovative security-focused AI, NGFW, and machine learning applications
- Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP Cloud cybersecurity expertise
- CISSP, CISM, CEH required
- Familiarity with software delivery methodologies such as agile/scrum
- Strong problem-solving and design skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
- Ability to work in a self-guided manner; excellent organizational skills
- Must be a US citizen and hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Security Clearance
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