Zero Trust Architect

About Us:
At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact—whether we’re supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

Position Summary:

RELI Group is seeking an experienced Zero Trust Architect to support Task 8 of the Information Security and Privacy Services (ISPS) under the Marketplace System Security and Privacy Support Services (MSSPSS) contract. This position will provide expert leadership and design support for implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles across ACA and NST environments in accordance with CMS cybersecurity strategy and OMB guidance. The Zero Trust Architect will define strategy, lead technical implementation planning, and advise stakeholders on zero trust capabilities such as identity validation, micro-segmentation, data protection, and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities: 

• Define Zero Trust Architecture strategy for MSSPSS ISPS based on NIST 800-207, CMS ARS 5.0, and OMB M-22-09
• Develop enterprise architecture artifacts including roadmaps, reference architectures, and capability models for ZTA adoption
• Advise on technical implementation of ZTA pillars: identity, device, network, application, data, and analytics
• Provide technical leadership for ZTA initiatives involving PAM, CDM, policy enforcement points, and secure access service edge (SASE) integrations
• Ensure alignment of ZTA with CMS security and privacy policies, threat models, and enterprise risk appetite
• Lead working sessions with stakeholders including CMS COR, ISSOs, ADOs, and system integrators
• Support audits and readiness assessments involving zero trust controls and FISMA metrics
• Collaborate with cybersecurity leads, ISSOs, and engineers to mature ZTA across partner systems and cloud environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in Zero Trust design, architecture, or engineering
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-207, ARS 5.0, RMF, and federal ZTA implementation guidance
• Experience developing Zero Trust frameworks in federal, healthcare, or enterprise-scale environments
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams through implementation of secure access and segmentation strategies
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex architecture concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting CMS, CCIIO, or ACA-related IT programs
• Familiarity with identity federation, conditional access, endpoint posture enforcement, and data tagging
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Zero Trust Specialist designations
• Hands-on experience with ZTA technologies including SASE, SDP, SIEM, IAM/PAM, and micro segmentation tools
• Knowledge of cloud-native ZTA solutions within AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $170,000.00. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here