Zero Trust Architect

Job Title: Zero Trust Architect
Location: Remote
Type: Contract to Hire
Client: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Clearance: Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship and ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Overview

We’re supporting a key Zero Trust transformation effort with the FDIC, focused on modernizing security architecture across enterprise systems.

This role is ideal for a senior-level architect who can operate both strategically and hands-on—owning assessments, defining architecture, and helping drive implementation across Zero Trust pillars.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) across FDIC systems
• Assess current-state security posture and perform gap and maturity assessments
• Design and define future-state (TO-BE) architecture aligned to Zero Trust principles
• Develop implementation roadmaps and transformation strategies
• Partner with SMEs and stakeholders to evaluate impact across business and technical environments
• Recommend technologies, integrations, and security controls aligned to ZTA
• Map requirements to security frameworks (NIST, CISA) and enterprise controls
• Contribute to governance, policy, and process improvements supporting Zero Trust adoption
• Stay current on federal and commercial Zero Trust best practices and emerging technologies

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise security architecture and design
• Strong expertise in Zero Trust concepts, frameworks, and implementation strategies
• Experience performing security assessments, gap analysis, and roadmap development
• Background designing conceptual, logical, and physical security architectures
• Experience with enterprise environments including:
  • Identity and access management (IAM, SSO, RBAC)
  • Network segmentation and secure access
  • Endpoint security / EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike or similar)
  • SIEM and security monitoring tools
• Experience aligning solutions to frameworks such as NIST and CISA
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have

• Experience in federal or regulated environments
• Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience developing cost models, BOEs, or implementation plans

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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