Data Governance / Zero Trust Engineer

Job Title: Data Governance / Zero Trust Engineer

Location: Remote

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

We question. We listen. We adapt.

Be honest. Be pragmatic.

Omni Federal, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a highly specialized software solutions provider with a robust presence in key locations across the United States, including Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Born out of the Department of Defense's software factory ecosystem, Omni has rapidly distinguished itself by delivering both mission-critical and enterprise solutions that enhance the technological capabilities of the federal government. With a focus on areas such as Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling & Simulation, Omni leverages cutting-edge commercial technology tailored to government objectives, improving mission performance and delivering transformative outcomes for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and their end-users. The company's innovative approach is backed by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers, where they develop advanced platforms and tools in data mesh, secure connectivity, and intelligent automation.

Why Omni?

Environment of Autonomy

Innovative Commercial Approach

People over process

We are seeking a strong Data Governance / Zero Trust Engineer to support the Air Force. Candidates must be passionate, energized, and excited to work on modern architectures and solve challenging problems for our clients.

Architecture & Strategy:
Support Zero-Trust Architecture assessments and gap analyses

Design and document solutions and implementation plans aligned around the ZTA Data Pillar

Development of Zero Trust compliance roadmap and track progress towards maturity objectives

Integrate Zero Trust principles into existing IL5/6 enterprise environments (cloud, hybrid, on-prem)

Maintain documentation for system architecture

Align Zero Trust implementation with NIST SP 80053, NIST SP 800207, and other applicable security standards

**Integration:**Enforce and integrate data protection through means of:
Data Classification/Tagging/Security Posture Management tools

Data Rights Management tools

Data Loss Prevention tools

SIEM/SOAR tools

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Partner with and act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, security, networking, cloud, and infrastructure teams

Deliver clear technical documentation, briefings, and status updates

Work cross-functionally to ensure cohesive, enterprise-wide Zero Trust adoption

Requirements:
2+ years of experience writing data tagging rules and policy for sensitive information types and data classifications within an automated data tagging tool such as BigID

2+ years of experience with data cataloging and data rights management

2+ years of Experience with RBAC, TBAC, ABAC, and policy‑based access controls

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, their related identity systems, and Keycloak

Possession of strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Nice to Have:
Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and practical implementation approaches

Knowledge of NIST and DoW Zero Trust Architecture guidance

Experience maturing security posture and reducing risk

Ability to design clear technical diagrams and architecture artifacts

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical teams

IAT II Certification

Our team is always hungry for more – more knowledge, more problem solving, more growth, more innovation, and, ultimately, customer success. This hunger and hustle fuel our determination to excel in everything we do. It’s not just about meeting established goals; it’s about exceeding them. We take immense pride in applying our expertise in cutting-edge technologies and our ability to adapt to emerging trends directly to the users in the field, as our nation’s protectors deserve nothing less.

Omni Federal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Omni Federal is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities

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About Omni Federal

Omni Federal, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a highly specialized software solutions provider with a robust presence in key locations across the United States, including Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Born out of the Department of Defense's software factory ecosystem, Omni has rapidly distinguished itself by delivering both mission-critical and enterprise solutions that enhance the technological capabilities of the federal government. With a focus on areas such as Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling & Simulation, Omni leverages cutting-edge commercial technology tailored to government objectives, improving mission performance and delivering transformative outcomes for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and their end-users. The company's innovative approach is backed by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers, where they develop advanced platforms and tools in data mesh, secure connectivity, and intelligent automation.