Zero Trust Policy Specialist/Analyst

Zero Trust Policy Analyst
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)
Contract: 12 months

Our client, a leading Digital Transformation services company, are hiring 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.

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, ensuring policies adhere to government mandates while incorporating Zero Trust methodologies.

• Conduct comprehensive analysis and assessments of existing policies, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.

• Align 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.

Skillset

• In-depth expertise in Zero Trust frameworks, principles and architectures (e.g., NIST SP 800-207).

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, policies and compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).

• Proven experience in policy analysis, gap assessments and compliance evaluations within federal or other highly regulated environments.

• Skilled in developing, refining and implementing security policies that align with both organisational objectives and federal mandates.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, adept at simplifying and conveying complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable policy guidance.

• Solid grounding in risk management, governance and compliance practices.

• Previous experience in federal consulting or cybersecurity policy roles is highly desirable.

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