ZERO TRUST PROJECT LEAD POSITION DESCRIPTION
Zermount Inc. is seeking a Zero Trust (ZT) Technical Project Lead with demonstrated experience in providing enterprise support services while leveraging industry-standard service management best practices. The Project Lead will lead, plan, and manage Information Technology (IT) projects and guide technical staff. They will integrate business and technical aspects of projects that are part of the implementation of ZT principles across all pillars (identity, device, network, application, workload, and data) to assist the client in meeting the requirements set forth by EO 14028 and OMB M 22‑09. The Project Lead will assess business implications, monitor progress in meeting deadlines, standards, and customer cost targets, establish goals and plans that align with project objectives, and manage overall financial, staffing, and technical requirements. The role also includes client reporting, interfacing with senior management to communicate program progress, decision‑making that impacts implementation, and supervisory duties.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, plan, and develop scheduled project plans.
- Maintain program Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) updates, health, and accuracy.
- Ensure quality management and control.
- Provide SME support and technical guidance to information system stakeholders on ZTA implementation and participate in design reviews.
- Align the ZTA program with organizational strategies and deliver benefits as outlined in EO 14028, the CISA ZT Maturity Model, and NIST SP 800‑207.
- Create month‑end status reports (progress from week 1 through week 4).
- Perform risk management, including:
- Managing risk across the ZTA program as the landscape evolves.
- Integrating ZTA into the existing TSA and DHS Cybersecurity Risk Management framework and CISA’s ZT maturity model to reach optimal maturity.
- Draft Program Management Report (PMR).
- Streamline and automate enterprise‑level performance reporting for all ZT components, aligned with existing and planned reporting and analytics structures and tools (CDM dashboards, FISMA reporting, ISCM dashboards).
- Establish and implement training processes for all technical personnel.
- Assist the TSA in meeting or exceeding the "managed and measurable" IG CIGIE FISMA maturity metrics (as amended) for all applicable security functions for ZT; develop, implement, and maintain enterprise‑wide performance metrics and measures for the initiative.
- Define clear deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for all resources.
- Create performance measures for all resources.
- Manage, update, and maintain all ZTA program governance documents, including the ZTA roadmap that articulates the program’s vision, scope, and direction.
- Develop all management artifacts (PMP, IMP, CP, RMP, QAP, etc.).
- Ensure program integration and operational processes and procedures.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Design dashboards and briefings to measure program performance and schedule.
- Map ZTA capabilities outlined throughout the PWS, existing capabilities within the department, and new capabilities recommended for the Five Pillars of Zero Trust. Map new ZTA capabilities that the Government approves.
- Mentor Team Leads.
- Review and ensure all deliverables are submitted per the SOW and timely.
- Provide cross‑task area support as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of IT cybersecurity management experience, including at least 3 years of direct support for the US Government. Alternatively, a relevant Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, business, or engineering, plus 10+ years of IT cybersecurity management experience with 3 years of direct US Government support.
- Effective oral and written communication skills with technical, non‑technical, and executive‑level customers.
- Experience with Agile principles, processes, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of EO 14028, OMB M 22‑09, Federal, DoD, and CISA Zero Trust Architecture, Maturity Model, and Technical Reference Architectures.
- Excellent collaboration and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and manage relationships with highly political clients while maintaining professionalism, patience, and tact.
- Ability to navigate complex and politically sensitive client environments with professionalism, patience, and tact.
Zero Trust Specific Qualifications: System Maturity Model
- Expertise in implementing, strategizing, road‑mapping, and analyzing TSA systems and the TSA Enterprise to meet M 21‑31, M 22‑09, EO 14028, and NIST SP 800‑207 requirements.
- Experience implementing all Zero Trust requirements based on the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model 2.0 and upcoming versions.
- SME level knowledge within at least one of the five Zero Trust Maturity Model pillars defined by CISA Maturity Model.
- Deep understanding of the principles, technologies, and best practices associated with the pillars.
- Strategic guidance in implementing Zero Trust within the assigned pillar, aligning with industry standards and organizational objectives.
- Deep understanding of the criteria required to meet the Federal Government’s intended optimal maturity level.
- Ability to develop a Zero Trust Maturity Roadmap to achieve optimal maturity level.
Education
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (or higher) in computer engineering, computer science, IT, cyber security, or a related field.
- Relevant experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree if the candidate lacks the required field.
Clearance Level
- Minimum of an active Secret Clearance.
Work Location
- Hybrid – primarily remote.
- Occasional onsite work at the client location in Springfield, VA, and Zermount HQ in Arlington, VA.
Hours of Operation
- Business hours: 8:00 am EST – 4:30 pm EST.