Zero Trust Architect at MD in Baltimore, MD – Onsite W2 2026

Job ID: JOB_ID_7774

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Zero Trust Architect (ZTA Specialist) to join our team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust Zero Trust Architecture to protect our organization’s assets and data.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect Zero Trust solutions aligned with enterprise security strategies.
• Develop and implement security controls across the five ZTA pillars: Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications & Workloads, and Data.
• Perform technical gap analysis and develop implementation plans for Zero Trust capabilities.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to provide technically sound recommendations and implementation considerations.
• Conduct thorough analysis of architecture, controls, integrations, and operational processes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Support cross-functional coordination in a complex environment.
• Stay current with emerging threats and Zero Trust best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support for Zero Trust initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Zero Trust Architecture, enterprise security engineering, or cybersecurity architecture initiatives.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of all five ZTA pillars: Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications & Workloads, and Data.
• Experience performing technical gap analysis and supporting implementation planning for Zero Trust capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess architecture, controls, integrations, and operational processes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical requirements and findings in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to support project managers and stakeholders with technically sound recommendations and implementation considerations.
• Experience with business process analysis, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination in a complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity architecture, Zero Trust implementation, or continuous monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of PM and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and MS Project.
• Familiarity with enterprise security tooling spanning identity, endpoint, network, application, and data protection domains.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, cloud security certifications, or Zero Trust-related training.
• Experience supporting technical briefings, architecture reviews, and implementation roadmaps.

Compensation & Location

Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 per year

Location: Baltimore, MD

Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Recruiter / Employer: MD

Email: krib@unifysolutions.com

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