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Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Architect

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Company Overview:


Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges. As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace, with especially strong ties with Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.Position Summary:Serve as the Project Lead and primary expert in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).

Responsible for assessment, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of GPO's ZTA in line with federal standards and the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model.Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and maturity of the GPO’s Zero Trust Architecture, including architecture development, implementation, and operations.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute ZTA activities as per NIST SP 800-207 and federal directives.
  • Perform assessment planning and implementation (Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications & Workloads, and Data).
  • Develop ZTA System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation and Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) artifacts.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance in the application of Zero Trust principles across IT systems.
  • Oversee integration of automation, orchestration, visibility, and analytics capabilities in cybersecurity operations.
  • Build and maintain documentation for all ZTA pillar activities.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for the successful achievement of all ZTA goals.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing ZTA in GCC-H/GCC environments.
  • Deep familiarity with NIST, FISMA, and CISA ZTMM guidance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Must be able to pass a GPO public trust background check.

Additional Requirements for All Key Personnel:


  • General GCC-H/GCC Experience: All roles require a minimum of 3 years’ hands-on work with Microsoft Government Cloud (GCC-H/GCC) environments.
  • Security Clearance: Ability to pass and maintain a GPO Public Trust background check.
  • Eligibility for Telework: All FTEs may telework but must be available for all in-person meetings as required by GPO IT Security.

Commitment to Diversity -


eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nations origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and any other characteristic provided in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local laws.

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Life at eTelligent Group LLC

eTelligent Group is a proven team of talented IT professionals providing reliable solutions for business & information technology (IT) management and services. We solve complex program and IT problems by implementing proven strategies & innovative solutions. We deliver IT services, agile and DevOps development, big data services, IT program management, and cyber security services. Working as a trusted partner of the Federal Government, we hold ourselves to the highest industry standards such as (CMMI Level 3 and PMBOK). We are proud of our outstanding past performance implementing client solutions that increase both reliability and security for our clients. We deliver professional services by applying our proven process methodologies to exceed performance standards. We partner with leading COTS solution providers such as webMethods, MuleSoft, and RedHat to provide Middleware, API-led integrations, and SOA-based solutions. We deliver cutting edge technical solutions, while meeting the core business needs of each client.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.2. Affirmative action taken to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.3. No discrimination of any type will be tolerated.</s>
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