Security Engineer/Zero Trust

The Security Engineering and Zero Trust Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security infrastructure with a focus on Zero Trust principles. This role oversees modernization projects for network and system security, manages identity and access controls, evaluates and integrates new security technologies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the secure development and operation of applications and services. Additionally, the Lead mentors engineering teams on secure coding and architectural best practices, ensuring ongoing effectiveness and compliance of security controls., * Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure focused on Zero Trust principles.

• Lead projects to modernize network and system security, including identity and access management (IAM).
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies to support Zero Trust architecture.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure secure development, deployment, and operation of applications and services.
• Monitor and tune security controls for effectiveness and compliance.
• Mentor engineering teams on secure coding and architecture best practices.

• Must be able to obtain a Federal Government Public Trust clearance.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure/AWS security credentials.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in security engineering, with significant exposure to Zero Trust implementations., * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in security engineering, with significant exposure to Zero Trust implementations.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure/AWS security credentials.
• In-depth knowledge of network security, IAM, and cloud security frameworks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, The estimated pay range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business ( Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation ) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental - Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.