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ZTI Solutions, LLC

Zero Trust Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Zero Trust Engineer (Senior) Falls Church, Virginia • Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position is contingent upon contract award. Summary: Senior Zero Trust Engineers lead design and ...

ZTI Solutions, LLC

Zero Trust Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Zero Trust Engineer (Senior) Falls Church, Virginia • Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position is contingent upon contract award. Summary: Senior Zero Trust Engineers lead design and ...

INSPYR Solutions

Zero Trust Engineer

Pensacola, FL · On-site

Title: Zero Trust Engineer Location: Vienna VA, or Pensacola FL - HYBRID Duration: 6 months (potential to extend) Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders The Zero Trust Security Engineer is ...

ECS

Zero Trust Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

Everforth ECS is seeking a Zero Trust Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Accenture Federal Services

Zero Trust Architect

Arlington, VA · On-site

$74.75 - $96.75/hr

The Zero Trust Architect is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of IT infrastructure and systems by designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security measures to protect data ...

System One

Zero Trust Engineer

Pensacola, FL · Hybrid

Zero Trust Engineer Location: Pensacola, FL OR Vienna, VA Type: Contract Contractor Work Model: Hybrid Hours: 40.0 hours per week Responsibilities * Translate Zero Trust analysis outputs into formal ...

Accenture Federal Services

Zero Trust Architect

$66.50 - $86/hr

The Zero Trust Architect is responsible for designing and implementing security measures to safeguard IT infrastructure and systems, focusing on Zero Trust Architecture to ensure only authorized ...

ECS

Senior Zero Trust Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Zero Trust Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract ...

GDIT

Zero Trust Architect SME

Honolulu, HI · Hybrid

We are seeking a Zero Trust Architect SME to drive Zero Trust strategy, architecture, and implementation for a mission-critical defense program in Oahu, Hawaii. This individual will serve as the ...

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 ...

Equiliem

Zero trust Security Engineering

Culpeper, VA · Hybrid

Zero trust Security Engineering Work Location: 1-2 days in Culpeper VA Work Model: Hybrid Duration: 1 year contract Skills -Zero trust, CASB , SASE, CASB, ZTNA, SWG Responsibilities: • Design ...

System One

Zero Trust Security Analyst

Pensacola, FL · Hybrid

Zero Trust Security Analyst Location: Pensacola, FL or Vienna, VA Work model: hybrid, onsite 3 days a week Pay rate: open to W2 and established 1099 Position type: multiyear contract The Zero Trust ...

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As of Jun 9, 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.

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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.

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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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Zero Trust Engineer

Zero Trust Engineer

ZTI Solutions, LLC

Falls Church, VA • On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Zero Trust Engineer (Senior)
Falls Church, Virginia • Full-time
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Summary:
Senior Zero Trust Engineers lead design and implementation of Zero Trust security architectures aligned with DoD Zero Trust Strategy. This role designs identity-based access controls, micro-segmentation policies, continuous authentication mechanisms, and encrypted traffic management. Senior Engineers lead complex implementations, develop reference architectures, and provide technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design comprehensive Zero Trust architectures including identity management, micro-segmentation, and continuous verification to address all seven pillars of DoD Zero Trust Architecture.
  • Develop Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) solutions implementing perimeter-less security.
  • Design network micro-segmentation strategies, dividing networks into 50-150 security zones.
  • Lead 3-5 major Zero Trust projects annually (SDP deployment, PAM implementation, network segmentation).
  • Develop and manage 200-500 identity-based access policies.
  • Implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
  • Integrate 15-30 security tools with Zero Trust orchestration platforms.
  • Develop Zero Trust architecture diagrams, policy documentation, and implementation guides.

Performance Metrics:
  • Network Segments: 50-150 micro-segments with policy management.
  • Access Policies: 200-500 identity-based policies managed.
  • Users/Systems: 1,000-5,000 users and 500-2,000 systems under Zero Trust controls.
  • Major Projects: 3-5 Zero Trust initiatives annually.
  • Policy Updates: 50-100 modifications monthly.
  • Tool Integrations: 15-30 security tools integrated.
  • Documentation: 20-40 technical documents maintained.

Requirements:
  • Clearance: Secret (NIPR), Top Secret (SIPR), or TS/SCI Eligible (JWICS) based on network assignment.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Experience: 10+ years network security and security architecture; 3+ years Zero Trust implementation.
  • Certifications: CISSP required; CCSP, CISM, or security architecture certifications highly desired.
  • Technical Knowledge: Expert knowledge of Zero Trust principles, DoD ZT Reference Architecture, IAM/PAM, network segmentation, Software Defined Perimeters.

About Advana:
Advana is the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) enterprise-wide data, analytics, and AI platform. Advana provides DoD military and civilian decision makers with unprecedented access to enterprise data, tools, and capabilities in a secure environment. The platform hosts hundreds of curated applications across logistics, financial management, personnel, health, and other domains, accelerating decision advantage through accessible, actionable data and AI capabilities.
This position supports comprehensive cybersecurity operations for the Advana platform across three classified networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS).
Important Notes:
Position Status:
  • This position is contingent upon contract award.
  • Start date will be determined upon contract award.
  • We will maintain contact with selected candidates throughout the award process.

Work Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizen required.
  • Clearance varies by network: Secret (NIPR), Top Secret (SIPR), or TS/SCI Eligible (JWICS).
  • On-premises work required at Suffolk Building, Falls Church, VA.
  • No remote work options available.
  • Standard business hours with operational flexibility.

Benefits:
  • 4 Weeks Paid Time Off.
  • All Federal Holiday’s Paid Vacation.
  • Four Percent Matching 401K.
  • Full health/vision/dental benefits for the employee and family paid 100% by ZTI Solutions, LLC.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

About ZTI Solutions, LLC:

ZTI Solutions, LLC was founded in 1997 in Virginia and is classified as a small business. The company is owned and operated by its founder, Rudy Zadnik, who emphasizes moral and business excellence over increasing company profits. This results in a more customer-oriented attitude towards mission accomplishment, as opposed to growing profits or sales.Our approach to consulting and engineering centers around using only highly skilled personnel who are seasoned industry veterans. All employees hold high-level industry and vendor certifications. We offer a comprehensive set of consulting and staff augmentation services, primarily focused on networking and security consulting in the classified space.