Zero Trust Architecture (zta) SME

Company Overview:

For the past 15+ years, eTelligent Group has consistently delivered excellent services that are demonstrated through our exceptional past performances. As a small business, we have distinguished our company as effective problem solvers with innovative, scalable solutions. We integrate CMMI Dev Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. We also hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Enterprise Architecture team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding our Zero Trust Architecture policies and strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), authentication, authorization, API protection, and data protection, with a strong focus on fine-grained access control. This role requires expertise in leveraging OAuth and OIDC for ZTA implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Zero Trust Architecture Strategy: Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to develop, implement, and refine our Zero Trust Architecture strategy.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Provide expert guidance on IAM principles and best practices, ensuring that identity verification and management are central to our ZTA framework.
• Authentication and Authorization: Lead discussions and actions related to authentication and authorization mechanisms, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and fine-grained access control.
• OAuth and OIDC Integration: Leverage your expertise in OAuth and OIDC to design and implement secure identity and access management solutions within our ZTA framework.
• API Protection: Design and implement robust API protection strategies to ensure the security and integrity of our services and data, with a focus on Zero Trust principles.
• Data Protection: Go beyond data encryption by designing and implementing fine-grained access control mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information in accordance with Zero Trust principles.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a technical authority on ZTA, providing guidance to other team members and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure that ZTA principles are integrated into the architecture and design of all systems and applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Zero Trust Architecture solutions.
• Proven expertise in Zero Trust Architecture principles and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of IAM concepts, including identity verification, user provisioning, and role-based access control.
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth and OIDC.
• Experience in designing and implementing API protection strategies to secure data in transit and at rest.
• Experience with data protection beyond data encryption; fine-grained access control design and implementation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Zero Trust-related certifications are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other IAM solutions such as PING, Okta, SailPoint, ForgeRock, or ADFS preferred.

Security requirements:

• Candidates must be able to pass an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) security background check. Candidate must be up to date on all tax filing and payments, if not, candidate will not be considered.
• Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for at least three (3) years, and Federal Tax compliant.

Location: Remote; preferably in the DMV Area.