Enterprise Architect SME

Summary

The job description is for an Enterprise Architect (SME) to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's CDM DEFEND E Program by contributing to a Zero Trust Architecture initiative. The position requires 10 years of enterprise IT Architecture experience and 5 years of hands-on enterprise IT engineering experience, totaling 15 years. The job is remote and the candidate should have knowledge in identity solutions and various IT/Security functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of enterprise IT Architecture experience and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on enterprise IT engineering experience, for a total of 15 years
• Experience implementing multiple types of technical solutions using COTS security tools in complex and heterogeneous IT data centers that are geographically dispersed
• Ability to clearly articulate experience in architecting, designing, engineering, integrating, configuring, and deploying COTS solutions into data centers
• Understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning and their impacts to technical designs
• Understanding of 3 or more of these IT/Security functions; asset management, vulnerability management, identity and access management, network protections, and data protection
• Ability to lead enterprise IT solution activities from cradle to grave
• Understanding the data sets or information provided by COTS tools in support of the needs of the organization

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an upcoming Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiative within the DEFEND E Program
• Architect and design cyber security enterprise solutions into a Federal Agency’s overarching enterprise
• Ensure effective execution of all architecture tasks with the agency assigned cyber security projects
• Provide thought leadership for clients while providing technical oversight for solution deployment engagements
• Work across multiple technology pillars and have specific knowledge of identity solutions

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full health insurance
• New Open Time Off Policy and Federal Holidays
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement