Enter a job title or keyword
Security Modernization Specialist (R-00234)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ashburn, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 theBest Places to Workin 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 aBest Places to Work addition True Zero earned coveted spots on theInc. 5000list of fastest-growing companies in America inand 2025 a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.
The Security Modernization Specialist Mid provides Zero Trust and security-modernization consulting and engineering support to CBP leadership and delivery teams. The specialist independently evaluates current capabilities develops roadmaps and strategies coordinates stakeholders and translates technical findings into implementable modernization actions.
Job Responsibilities
- Apply Zero Trust principles and authoritative guidance including OMB M-22-09 CISAs Zero Trust Maturity Model NIST SP 800-207 and Executive Order 14028.
- Evaluate CBP architectures tools configurations and procedures to document the current security posture and identify modernization gaps.
- Develop and maintain Zero Trust implementation and optimization roadmaps across identity devices networks applications workloads data visibility automation and governance.
- Assess technologies and recommend tools configurations and implementation priorities that improve Zero Trust maturity.
- Track modernization risks issues blockers metrics schedules dashboards and mitigation actions for Government leadership.
- Develop technical and nontechnical documentation briefings architecture views operational views network diagrams and online knowledge content.
- Coordinate working groups and stakeholders to clarify responsibilities resolve architecture issues and align modernization efforts across CBP OIT.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant cybersecurity modernization Zero Trust security architecture or security engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of OMB M-22-09 CISAs Zero Trust Maturity Model NIST SP 800-207 Executive Order 14028 and federal Zero Trust guidance.
- Experience conducting architecture tool configuration process readiness and gap assessments across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Experience developing implementation roadmaps strategies metrics dashboards schedules risk registers and technical recommendations.
- Strong facilitation technical writing presentation stakeholder-coordination and documentation skills.
Were actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member youll 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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
True Zero specializes in creating cybersecurity programs and software solutions that enable agency leaders to run a proactive defense, with better intelligence and more efficient collaboration.
