Job Description
Description
Zero Trust / Security Engineer
Title: Senior Zero Trust / Security Engineer
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Years of Experience: Multiple openings at the Junior, Mid, and Senior levels.
About Altamira
Altamira Technologies Corporation has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security.
Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that strive to find a way to get things done.
Position Overview
Altamira is seeking a Zero Trust / Security Engineer to support the design, implementation, and operation of secure cloud and platform environments for mission-critical systems. This role focuses on identity and access management, secrets management, authentication and authorization frameworks, and Zero Trust architectures within classified environments.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in cloud security, DevSecOps practices, and enterprise identity systems, and is comfortable collaborating with platform, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into all phases of system development and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Zero Trust security architectures in cloud and hybrid environments
Configure and manage identity and access management systems, including Keycloak and OAuth2-based solutions
Implement and operate secrets management platforms such as HashiCorp Vault
Develop and enforce authentication, authorization, and access control policies
Integrate security controls into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
Support system hardening, vulnerability management, and security compliance activities
Monitor and respond to security events, incidents, and anomalies
Conduct security assessments, reviews, and risk analyses
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure-by-design solutions
Support accreditation, authorization, and audit processes
Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and runbooks
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or security engineering roles
Experience implementing IAM and authentication systems
Hands-on experience with secrets management and secure credential handling
Experience supporting cloud-based and hybrid security architectures
Strong understanding of network, application, and identity security principles
Experience working in compliance-driven environments (e.g., RMF, NIST, STIGs)
Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills
Ability to work effectively in secure, mission-focused environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HashiCorp Vault and Keycloak in production environments
Experience with Kubernetes security and container hardening
Experience implementing Zero Trust frameworks in DoD or IC environments
Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, SIEM, and security monitoring platforms
Experience with infrastructure and configuration automation (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Security+, AWS Security Specialty, etc.)
Prior experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
Altamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that find a way to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security!
Altamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
