What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zero Trust Solutions Architect - TS/SCI with Polygraph position at Modern Government Solutions?
TITLE: Zero Trust Solutions Architect
LOCATION: St. Louis, MO
CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, On-site
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10% Travel to D.C.
POSITION SUMMARY
Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking an experienced Zero Trust Solutions Architect to design and implement advanced Zero Trust frameworks, enhancing security and resilience across enterprise and tactical networks. This role involves developing security policies, configuring access controls, and integrating Zero Trust solutions to safeguard IT infrastructure and data while supporting operational teams in enforcing robust access control policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):
- Zero Trust Architecture Design: Develop and implement comprehensive Zero Trust frameworks aligned with federal guidelines (e.g., DoD ZT Reference Architecture, NIST 800-207). Design microsegmentation strategies to enhance access control.
- System Integration and Deployment: Integrate and configure security solutions such as IAM, endpoint detection, and DLP across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Threat Mitigation and Monitoring: Establish continuous monitoring processes to detect anomalies, enforce real-time policies, and respond to incidents using automation tools.
- Policy Development and Compliance: Create and enforce Zero Trust policies, ensuring compliance with CISA, DoD, and industry standards across diverse environments.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Documentation: Provide technical briefings to stakeholders, maintain documentation for ZTA frameworks, and stay updated on industry best practices and emerging security technologies.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in implementing Zero Trust security frameworks and solutions.
- Strong understanding of NIST, DoD, and federal Zero Trust principles, access controls, and security policies.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, including IAM and network segmentation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or GIAC-ZT are a plus.
- Experience with cloud-native Zero Trust solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Familiarity with DevSecOps and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security automation.
*Applicants selected will be United States citizens subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. *
ABOUT US
At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
