Policy Specialist -Zero Trust

Job Title: Policy Specialist -Zero Trust

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid – 3x/week) 

Salary: DOE + full benefits

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Policy Analyst with specialized expertise in Zero Trust technology and a strong background supporting federal government initiatives. This role will focus on developing, analyzing, and implementing policies aligned with Zero Trust principles to bolster cybersecurity within government systems.

Job Responsibilities       

• Lead the development and refinement of Zero Trust security policies, guidelines, and standards tailored to federal government requirements and aligned with cybersecurity best practices.


• Monitor and interpret federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA), ensuring policies adhere to government mandates while incorporating Zero Trust methodologies.


• Conduct comprehensive analysis and assessments of existing policies, identifying gaps, recommending enhancements, and aligning policies with Zero Trust principles and government cybersecurity standards.


•  Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of Zero Trust policies, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure proper adoption and adherence across government agencies.


• Develop detailed policy documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate complex policy concepts, updates, and compliance statuses to stakeholders and government leadership.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 yearsof demonstrated experience as a Policy Analyst, specifically focusing on cybersecurity policies and Zero Trust technology within federal government environments.


• Deep understanding and practical experience in Zero Trust principles, architectures, and technologies within government systems, coupled with expertise in policy development and implementation.


• Ability to craft comprehensive cybersecurity policies aligned with Zero Trust principles, considering the dynamic nature of threats and technologies within federal government systems.


• Proficiency in reviewing existing policies, conducting impact assessments, and suggesting enhancements to ensure alignment with evolving Zero Trust methodologies and federal cybersecurity regulations.


• Experience in devising strategies for effective policy implementation, considering stakeholder needs, organizational structures, and change management principles within government agencies.


• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA), and their practical application in shaping cybersecurity policies aligned with Zero Trust paradigms.


• Experience coordinating executive reviews/approvals of policies.


• Proven ability to conduct policy analysis, gap assessments, and impact analysis, recommending policy enhancements while considering Zero Trust security measures within government contexts.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, articulate policy concepts, and drive consensus on Zero Trust policy initiatives.


• Strong research capabilities to stay updated on cybersecurity trends, emerging Zero Trust technologies, and the ability to document policies, procedures, and compliance reports effectively.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, or related discipline


• Employer will accept years of experience in lieu of a degree.