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Argo Cyber Systems

Zero Trust Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Zero Trust AnalystLocation: Arlington, VA (On-Site)Citizenship: US onlyClearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required)Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small ...

Argo Cyber Systems

Zero Trust Analyst

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

Zero Trust Analyst Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Citizenship: US only Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required) Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned ...

DecisionPoint | Cortek

Zero Trust Architect

The Zero Trust Architect will develop enterprise Zero Trust strategies, roadmaps, policy baselines, and implementation plans while ensuring alignment with the DoD Zero Trust Framework. This role ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Zero Trust Engineer

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$99 - $225/hr

Zero Trust Engineer As a Zero Trust Engineer on our project, you'll coordinate with a dynamic team of thought leaders and experts to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your ...

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Argo Cyber Systems

Zero Trust Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Zero Trust AnalystLocation: Arlington, VA (On-Site)Citizenship: US onlyClearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required)Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small ...

Govcio LLC

Zero Trust Team Lead

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

GovCIO is currently hiring a Zero Trust Team Lead to drive the implementation and governance of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).This role combines deep cybersecurity ...

Arctiq

Zero Trust Security Architect

Duluth, GA · On-site

$59.75 - $77.25/hr

We are seeking a Zero Trust Security Architect to lead the design, implementation, and modernization of enterprise secure access solutions. This role is responsible for helping drive our Zero Trust ...

DecisionPoint | Cortek

Zero Trust Policy Engineer

The Zero Trust Policy Engineer will help define and refine enterprise access rules, authorization decisions, segmentation criteria, and adaptive policy enforcement mechanisms that support continuous ...

DecisionPoint | Cortek

Zero Trust Infrastructure Engineer

$110K - $144K/yr

The Zero Trust Infrastructure Engineer collaborates with architects, cybersecurity teams, network engineers, and application teams to ensure the enterprise environment meets Zero Trust maturity goals ...

GDIT

$153K - $207K/yr

How the Zero-Trust & Cybersecurity Engineer Will Make an Impact * Plan, engineer, and support MPE network capabilities aligned to MPE Network Engineering. * Analyze network performance ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Zero Trust Architect

Mclean, VA · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Zero Trust Architect The Opportunity: Everyone knows security needs to be "baked in" to system architecture, but you know how to bake it in. You can identify and implement ways to harden systems and ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for zero trust in the United States is $124,835.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Zero Trust?

A Zero Trust job typically involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security frameworks based on the Zero Trust security model. This means continuously verifying identities, enforcing least privilege access, and monitoring network activity to prevent unauthorized access. Professionals in these roles work with identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and endpoint security. They may also develop policies, deploy security tools, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure compliance with Zero Trust principles.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a Zero Trust professional?

To thrive in a Zero Trust role, you need a robust understanding of cybersecurity principles, network architecture, identity and access management, and risk assessment, often supported by degrees in computer science or related fields. Experience with Zero Trust frameworks, familiarity with tools like Okta, Zscaler, or Microsoft Azure, and certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and collaboration are vital soft skills for engaging stakeholders and implementing security policies. These competencies are crucial for effectively designing, deploying, and managing security strategies that minimize organizational risk in today’s complex IT environments.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Zero Trust professional?

Zero Trust professionals are responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring security frameworks that enforce least-privilege access and continuous authentication across organizational networks. On a daily basis, they review user access privileges, analyze potential threats, troubleshoot security incidents, and coordinate with IT, compliance, and business teams to ensure consistent policy enforcement. The role often involves deploying and configuring security tools, maintaining documentation, and staying updated on the latest threats and best practices. Collaboration and clear communication with other stakeholders are essential, as Zero Trust strategies typically impact multiple departments and require ongoing education and support. This multifaceted role offers strong learning and growth opportunities as organizations increasingly prioritize robust cybersecurity defenses.

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Infographic showing various Zero Trust job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,835 per year, or $60 per hour.

Zero Trust Analyst

Argo Cyber Systems

Arlington, VA • On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

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Zero Trust AnalystLocation: Arlington, VA (On-Site)Citizenship: US onlyClearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required)Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)About Argo Cyber SystemsArgo Cyber Systems provides mission-critical cybersecurity support to U.S. Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners nationwide. Our teams deliver rapid incident response, advanced forensics, and coordinated recovery operations to protect vital systems from evolving cyber threats. We combine technical precision with operational agility-helping federal partners identify, contain, and recover from complex cyber incidents with speed and confidence.Argo Cyber Systems is seeking a Zero Trust Analyst to support cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and modernization activities in federal environments. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with technical teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders to deliver high-quality cybersecurity support in alignment with contract requirements and organizational standards.*This role is contingent upon successful contract bid win.Role and ResponsibilitiesAssess current-state security architecture and capabilities against Zero Trust principles and target-state requirements.Analyze identity, device, network, application, data, and logging/visibility capabilities to identify Zero Trust gaps.Support development of Zero Trust roadmaps, recommendations, implementation priorities, and maturity assessments.Coordinate with engineering, cloud, identity, and compliance teams to map controls and architecture to Zero Trust objectives.Develop briefing materials, assessment findings, and implementation support documentation for leadership and customers.Qualifications, Education and Skills RequirementsU.S. Citizenship is required.Bachelor's degree with 4–7+ years as a Zero Trust Analyst.Experience with Zero Trust concepts, identity and access management, MFA/conditional access, cloud security, and segmentation concepts.Ability to analyze security architectures and translate findings into actionable modernization recommendations.Additional Desires and Considerations5–8+ years for a true Zero Trust analyst.CISSP, CCSP, AZ-500, SC-100, Security+.Experience with federal Zero Trust guidance (OMB/CISA/DoD).Microsoft cloud and identity ecosystem experience strongly preferred.Experience assessing cloud, Zero Trust, and hybrid environments.Experience with system vulnerability assessments.Knowledge of computer programming and scripting languages.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience.CompTIA Security+ or higher certification level preferred.Company BenefitsARGO Cyber Systems provides industry competitive employee benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K.Argo Cyber Systems is a Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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