Zero Trust (ZT) Strategy Implementation Subject Matter Expert (SME) (TSSCI)

Koniag IT Systems a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Zero Trust (ZT) Strategy Implementation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the departments comprehensive effort to implement ZT requirements across the DoW and support KDS and our government customer. This is a Hybrid opportunity. Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required to offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks of paid time off and Zero Trust (ZT) Strategy Implementation Subject Matter Expert (SME) will focus on the implementation and operationalization of ZT across the Department to ensure DoWs cybersecurity posture is modernized to address evolving threats and complies with the Departments ZT Strategy all relevant federal regulations and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requirements. The SME will be responsible for the strategic programmatic budgetary and technical implementation of ZT across the department working collaboratively with internal stakeholders Military Departments (MILDEPS) Joint Staff USCYBERCOM and other Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and external partners across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Federal Agencies. This role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity federal regulations technical architecture and implementation methodologies as well as in the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) structure and processes and strong leadership communication and project management :ZT Strategy Leadership:Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance for the development implementation and operationalization of the DoWs ZT the adoption of ZT principles and best practices across the department with the Intelligence Community other federal agencies and external as the DoW CIOs SME on all matters related to ZT implementation and develop and implement ZT guidance and ensure alignment across the departments policies and guidance to include but not limited to Defense Planning Guidance and the Capability Programming and Technical Implementation:Lead the departments ZT implementation efforts including defining scope objectives milestones and and maintain a comprehensive ZT implementation guide that aligns with DoW strategic goals objectives and national security across DoW CIO to ensure future ZT strategic priorities are implemented and adhered to as well as assist with ZT progress against the implementation roadmap and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to the CIO and senior with Components to develop a process to conduct ZT gap analysis identify and ingest ZT metrics and determine DoW trend and manage a detailed project schedule for ZT implementation ensuring timely completion of key activities across DoW components including multiple teams and organizations to ensure alignment and avoid identify and mitigate risks to the ZT implementation the technical interdependencies of ZT implementation and other cybersecurity capability requirements. Coordinate with technical teams to evaluate and recommend ZT technologies and solutions that meet the departments specific efforts across the Department to coordinate technical expertise and guidance technical assistance and resources risk management and compliance for the Departments ZT provide recommendations and develop guidance to appropriately insert ZT requirements into the acquisition criticalmilestone decisionpoints and ensure cybersecurity subject matter expertise on the development of language in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure compliance and implementation related to Zero Trust across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).Collaborate and ensure ZT requirements adhere to Policy and are aligned with department-wide Planning Programming Budgeting and -Agency Collaboration and ZT Implementation:Coordinate ZT implementation efforts with MILDEPS Joint Staff USCYBERCOM and CCMDs Federal and Civilian agencies and other relevant DoW with OUSW(I&S) on engagement with Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders to drive successful ZT implementation across the ICRepresent the DoW in inter-agency ZT working groups and best practices and lessons learned with other organizations to promote ZT adoption across the DoW and and Compliance Support:Lead the operationalization of ZT across the DoW including defining roles and responsibilities developing training programs and establishing monitoring and reporting that ZT controls are continuously monitored and improved to maintain a strong security that the DoWs ZT implementation efforts comply with all relevant requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).Track emerging NDAA legislation and regulations related to cybersecurity and ZT and incorporate them into the departments ZT with coordinating and organizing the department-wide ZT Integrated Product Team (GS15/O6 level) and the ZT Executive Committee (GO/FO/SES level) activities to drive the successful implementation of ZT across the :Bachelors degree in computer science Cybersecurity Information Systems or a related field required. Masters degree preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CCSP Zero Trust-related certifications) are highly Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with a significant focus on DoW efforts to implement new cybersecurity requirements and/or programs. (A four-year degree in an applicable technical field may be used to offset the years of experience).Extensive experience with implementing cybersecurity in complex track record of leading successful cybersecurity initiatives and with DIB DFARS DOW and IC policies and NDAA Skills and Abilities:Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles architecture and knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework RMF FedRAMP).Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical project management skills including the ability to plan organize and execute complex to work independently and as part of a to engage and lead appropriately within the Senior Leadership across the Qualifications:Experience with cybersecurity capabilities (i.e. cloud security Identity Credential Access Management and cloud-native technologies).Experience working with DoW IC and or other government agencies is highly of DoW and IC Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. 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