Zero Trust Strategy Advisor

Description Job Title: Zero Trust Strategy Advisor (ZTSA)

Department: Operations – Services

Reports To: RavenTek Technical Program Manager

Location: Ashburn VA, with flexibility for Telework

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Clearance: None

Position Summary The ZTSA is responsible for providing strategic direction for the implementation of the Zero Trust framework, ensuring alignment with the customer's business objectives and use cases, and integrating with the complexities of the existing architecture. This position will be instrumental in developing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Zero Trust, guiding the organization toward enhanced security and operational efficiency. The performance of this position is key to RavenTek's performance on the contract, and therefore RavenTek's mission to support the customer.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the implementation of the Zero Trust framework.
• Align the Zero Trust framework with customer's business objectives and use cases.
• Ensure integration of the Zero Trust framework with the complexities of customers' existing architecture.
• Develop the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Zero Trust within the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine Zero Trust goals and milestones.
• Identify and address gaps in the current security architecture to align with Zero Trust principles.
• Guide the organization in adopting Zero Trust best practices and technologies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Zero Trust framework implementation.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the progress and impact of the Zero Trust strategy.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to Zero Trust security.
• Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets at the end of each pay period.
• Submit MSRs as directed by manager (weekly, monthly, etc.).
• Monitor RavenTek email on a regular basis, at least 3 times per week, and respond accordingly.
• Complete required compliance training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel will be required to the customer's site on an as needed basis.

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Critical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Zero Trust principles and frameworks.
• Familiarity with complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic security initiatives.
• Strong understanding of aligning security frameworks with business objectives and use cases.
• Ability to analyze and address gaps in current security architectures.
• Proficiency in developing actionable roadmaps and strategies for security enhancements.
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and emerging threats.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience with network security, identity and access management, and endpoint security.

Certifications, Licenses

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are preferred.

Special Requirements

• NA

Work Environment Employee will be working indoors in an office environment with other people. Potential moderate temperature fluctuations. Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust. Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.

Physical Demands To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; see to read printed materials and computer screens; mobility to work in a typical office setting. Ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and may be required to provide recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee must be able to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically up to 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

ADA: RavenTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO/AA: RavenTek does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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