Guide implementation of policy enforcement points for cloud, on‑prem, remote, and mobile use cases.
Integrate solutions with CDM, EINSTEIN, SIEM platforms, and continuous monitoring pipelines.
Partner with engineering, cyber, SOC, network, and operations groups to embed security across distributed systems.
Oversee gateway transformation, including redesign, scaling, load distribution, and modernization aligned with TIC 3.0.
Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and modernization strategies to VA leadership.
Evaluate emerging technologies, lead pilots/proofs of concept, and recommend mission‑aligned adoption strategies.
Support escalations and critical events involving cloud networks, identity systems, boundary controls, and PEP operations.
Produce architecture diagrams, trust‑zone definitions, PEP mappings, documentation, and compliance artifacts.
Mentor engineers and promote security best practices across cloud and network architecture teams.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Hands‑on experience designing or supporting federal‑grade, Zero‑Trust‑aligned architectures (identity‑centric access, micro‑segmentation, encrypted traffic inspection, cloud boundary protections).
Experience with TIC 3.0 concepts, trust zones, distributed enforcement, and cloud/mobility use cases is required.
Background in cloud, network, or security architecture (AWS, Azure, hybrid networking, segmentation).
Hands‑on familiarity with firewalls, cloud gateways, DNS, IAM, API security, logging pipelines, and SIEM integrations.
Strong understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800‑207 (ZTA), NIST SP 800‑53, and broader federal cybersecurity standards.
Experience with automation, scripting, or IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
Effective communicator able to coordinate across multiple teams.
Ability to support emergency incidents, escalations, and critical events.
Preferred (Not Required)
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
