9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.
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9th Way Insignia will work with the Veterans Administration (VA) to support the governance pillar in creating, implementing, and providing support for the necessary requirements and outcomes of the Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) assessments. 9th Way Insignia will provide iterative updates for pillar use cases while accounting for a risk based and dependency-based priority of capabilities. A Zero Trust Analyst has IT experience with Cyber Security Policy and threat mitigation. The role requires familiarity with Cyber Security Tools, network topologies, intrusion detection, PKI, and secured networks, as well as experience in implementing cyber security regulations and ZTA.
The Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Zero Trust Architecture will play a pivotal role in fortifying the security of the federal agency’s digital assets and information systems. By implementing Zero Trust principles, the engineer will minimize the risk of data breaches, improve threat detection capabilities, and ensure that only authorized individuals have access to critical resources. This role not only enhances security posture but also contributes to the overall resilience of the agency in a landscape of ever-evolving cyber threats. The engineer will bring a proactive, forward-thinking approach to security, ensuring compliance with federal mandates while future-proofing the agency’s cybersecurity framework.
Professional LevelThis Cybersecurity Analyst position aligns within 9th Way Insignia as a Consultant.
Responsibilities- Serve as a customer-facing liaison for the Zero Trust Program, building trust with system owners and stakeholders.
- Engage directly with system owners to gather technical and process information.
- Translate Zero Trust requirements into actionable steps tailored to each system’s environment.
- Develop and maintain intake forms, meeting schedules, follow-ups, and progress trackers.
- Ensure that baselines, BGAs, and implementation plans reflect real customer input, not solely tool-driven analysis.
- Support creation of implementation packages by feeding validated customer data into deliverables.
- Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on reducing security risks.
- Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, highly regulated government environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of cybersecurity, IT security operations, or system analysis experience.
- Strong communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts across identity, device, network, application, and data pillars.
- Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as ServiceNow or Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) preferred.
9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Clearance/Background Investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.
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