Data Security -SME (100% Remote) REF1583I

Company Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services – focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all individual contributions.

Job Description

Join our dynamic, remote team as a Data Security SME where you can help our federal client secure their data. You will help develop and implement a data security plan to achieve government Zero Trust mandates.

Position Duties:

• Develop and implement Zero Trust data security plans.
• Work with client teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture.
• Provide guidance on end-to-end data protection including mechanisms such as Data Loss Prevention and Rights Management Services.
• Work with the client organization to ensure that all stakeholders understand Zero Trust principals and know how to manage data securely.
• Assess the level of risk associated with different data types and adopt processes to secure the data at the proper level.
• Assess and mitigate data security risks by staying abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Create, review, and update data security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

Required Skillset:

• Must have a minimum of 7 years of related experience in the field of data security
• Proven experience as a Data Security SME.
• In-depth knowledge of data security principles, Zero Trust, encryption technologies, and access controls.
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture.
• Familiarity with relevant security regulations and standards
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Skillset:

• Experience working with the Federal Government.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience working with Agile Teams utilizing Scrum.

Education:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other technical field of study

Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Additional Information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.
Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.