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# Data Architect-Zero Trust

- **Company:** Foxhole Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Information Leak Prevention, Data Masking, Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Tokenization, Cyber Threat Analysis, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dcjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3363338393&tx=FL838FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Minimum of 5-8 years of hands-on experience as a Senior Architect, focusing on Zero Trust technology, particularly within federal government environments.
 * In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks, with a strong understanding of NIST, FISMA, and other applicable standards.
 * Proficiency in network security, cloud security, encryption methodologies, and emerging technologies relevant to Zero Trust implementations.
 * Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus on architectural decisions.
 * Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM) and architecture (e.g., TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP) are highly desirable.
 * Education: Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Development, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field and 5-8 years of related experience. Additional years of experience and cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree, Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

## Description

* Extensive expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, access controls, identity management, encryption, and network segmentation in large-scale government systems.
 * Develop and maintain comprehensive reference architectures outlining Zero Trust principles, components, and interactions within federal government systems.
 * Design robust network architectures integrating Zero Trust principles, including secure zones, micro-segmentation, and software-defined perimeters to enforce granular access controls.
 * Architect centralized and resilient identity and access management systems, leveraging federated identity, strong authentication, and adaptive access controls across government networks.
 * Design end-to-end data protection solutions encompassing encryption, tokenization, data masking, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies tailored to government data sensitivity and compliance requirements.
 * Develop secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, emphasizing secure access, data protection, and continuous monitoring within government cloud deployments.
 * Architect endpoint security solutions integrating device identity verification, zero-trust device posture assessments, and secure configurations across a diverse range of government endpoints.
 * Design and implement PEPs for enforcing access controls, authentication, and authorization policies at critical junctures within government systems.
 * Architect scalable and resilient security analytics infrastructures incorporating SIEM solutions, machine learning algorithms, and threat intelligence platforms to enable proactive threat detection and response.


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