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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Architect - **Company:** The Zero Trust - **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Governance, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/304649/senior-cybersecurity-architect-zero-trust-ohio-oh-fairborn ## About the Role nEducation: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n \n \nYears of Experience: Ten (10) or more years of relevant cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, network architecture, cloud security, systems engineering, or related technical experience. Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community environments is strongly desired.\n \n, * Demonstrated cybersecurity architecture experience within complex enterprise environments.\n * Working knowledge of Zero Trust concepts and architecture principles.\n * Experience with enterprise network, cloud, data, application, or identity security architectures.\n * Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.\n * Ability to assess current-state architectures and translate technical gaps into actionable modernization recommendations.\n * Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.\n * Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical personnel and senior decision makers.\n * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n * Ability to work effectively across Government, engineering, intelligence, cyber, data, and acquisition organizations.\n, * Previous experience supporting NASIC or another Intelligence Community organization.\n * Experience developing or implementing DoD Zero Trust architectures or modernization roadmaps.\n * Experience with Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), microsegmentation, Software Defined Networking, or policy-based access control.\n * Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other commercial/cloud environments supporting Government missions.\n * Familiarity with DevSecOps, containerized environments, APIs, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native architectures.\n * Experience with data governance, data security, enterprise data architectures, or cross-domain information sharing.\n * Familiarity with cybersecurity analytics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), endpoint security, continuous monitoring, or security orchestration technologies.\n * Experience conducting architecture assessments, trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives, technical evaluations, or technology scouting.\n * CISSP, CCSP, Security+, AWS/Azure security certification, or other relevant cybersecurity certification.\n ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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