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Zero Trust Program Manager

United States, Fort Meade 99000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 15, 2026
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You will partner closely with solution architects, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and mission stakeholders to translate complex operational requirements into secure, effective, and scalable solutions. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, guiding teams through critical cyber operations design decisions while balancing security, mission effectiveness, and performance. As a key leader, you will drive innovation in the defensive cyber operations market space, identify and close capability gaps, and lead company-wide efforts to mature Zero Trust across multiple mission domains, including IT and SAP environments. You will oversee programs, manage assessments, engage stakeholders, and lead teams to protect national security assets and advance missions of national importance.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and guide cross-functional teams in the design, implementation, and delivery of advanced Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) solutions
  • Provide programmatic oversight for cyber defense and Zero Trust initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and organizational strategy
  • Manage and execute cybersecurity and Zero Trust assessments, translating findings into actionable roadmaps and technical solutions
  • Shape and advance Zero Trust strategy across the company, including future-state capabilities and phased implementation approaches
  • Identify capability gaps within the DCO portfolio and recommend, develop, and drive innovative solutions
  • Balance mission needs and security requirements by providing alternative architectures and customized cyber defense approaches
  • Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, mission partners, and clients
  • Drive technical innovation by leveraging market knowledge, emerging technologies, and best practices
  • Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals to advance Zero Trust and defensive cyber operations efforts across the company
  • Identify opportunities to improve cyber missions of national importance and protect critical assets

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in system design, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in engineering or technical roles
  • Experience shaping cyber defense strategies and transitioning technical innovations into operational environments
  • Experience identifying and addressing capability gaps within DCO portfolios
  • Ability to drive technical innovation and guide multidisciplinary teams delivering mission-critical solutions
  • Secret clearance
  • HS diploma or GED

Nice to have

  • Experience leading teams and influencing enterprise-level cybersecurity and Zero Trust initiatives
  • Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership and various technical and operational teams
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer

  • health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
  • paid leave
  • professional development
  • tuition assistance
  • work-life programs
  • dependent care
  • recognition awards program

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