Sr Security Architect (R-00141) at Truezerotech

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence. Job Responsibilities Architectural Design: Design, test, and implement secure, state-of-the-art security software and hardware (e.g., firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, PKI, VPN, IAM). Strategic Planning: Develop security standards, policies, and procedures; conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities. Cloud & Network Security: Define and lead end-to-end security architecture for cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, etc..) Incident Response & Compliance: Create incident response plans and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Leadership: Mentor security professionals and collaborate with IT/engineering teams to foster a security-conscious culture Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of network protocols, cryptographic technologies, and security monitoring tools. Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and ability to influence cross-functional teams Job Qualifications -MUST HAVE: PMP and CISSP -Experience in ITIL4 is highly recommended -Bachelor's degree preferred -Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance may be mandatory -Located in or around the Washington DC area is highly preferred due to occasional on-site requirements We’re actively searching for talented and expereinced professionals who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:   - Competitive salary, paid twice per month - Best in class medical coverage - 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero - Company wide new business incentive programs - Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.) - 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually - 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4% - Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs - Paternity/Maternity Leave - Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills