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Peyton Resource Group

SR. ZTA Security Engineer

bethesda, MD

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Peyton Resource Group lists this SR. ZTA Security Engineer opportunity in bethesda, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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$90.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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6 month Contract-to-Hire

Contract Rate: $90-95/hr on W2; $95-105/hr on 1099

Salary Conversion: $190-200K, DOE

Location: Bethesda, MD

Hybrid; 3 days/week onsite work is required

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card/Permanent Resident

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance is required

Summary:

Immediate need for a techno-functional Senior Security Engineer to take the lead on an Optimal ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture) implementation and tackle challenges related to cloud security and AI for a federal government client.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Develop the security framework and architecture and improve the protection of sensitive data through advanced security measures for a Federal Organization that meets federal laws and standards.

Regulatory Compliance: Develop the security framework and architecture and ensure full compliance with data protection laws and industry standards, which reduces the risk of legal penalties.

Research reputable vendors and their offerings in AI-driven threat detection, anomaly detection, and behavior analytics; establish an AI-enabled security tool implementation plan.Create implementation plans with service area stakeholders to roll out new functionality that addresses ZTA pillar function requirements.

Qualifications include, but not limited to:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.

8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity with a heavy focus in ZTA security engineering & architecture.

Requires proven experience delivering Optimal ZTA Implementations at a “Fully Advanced” Maturity Level (Zero Trust Maturity Model)

Technical SME in implementing ZTA with strong hands-on skills & experience across all 5 Pillars: Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications & Workloads, and Data

Fluent in explaining how to implement cross-cutting capabilities like Visibility and Analytics, Automation and Orchestration

Experience developing & implementing ZTA strategies for Federal customers is required

Understanding of AI from a security perspective

Proven ability to create and maintain complex Splunk dashboards that meet the needs of various stakeholders

Strong understanding of security principles, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response

Preferred Qualifications:

Cloud Certifications

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Security+

Other relevant security certifications

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration and Government Relations Services

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Worksite address

bethesda, MD, 20811, US

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