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Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation Platform Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly

GuidePoint Security
Location
National Capital Region
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Federal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity, cloud security, or infrastructure engineering
  • 3+ years of expertise in Linux/Windows systems, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • 2+ years of experience developing and deploying solutions for highly regulated mission-critical environments
  • 1+ year experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
  • 1+ year experience with REST APIs, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), or automation frameworks
Nice to have
  • Experience deploying and managing Illumio Adaptive Security Platform (ASP) in enterprise environments
  • Experience with CMDB systems such as ServiceNow, SIEM and SOAR tools, or vulnerability management platforms
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust principles, micro-segmentation, and lateral movement mitigation
  • Ability to translate policies into technical controls
  • Possession of strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What the job really is

The Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation Platform Engineer will be responsible for architecting and implementing Zero Trust Segmentation policies and optimizing Illumio Core and Edge across various environments. Daily tasks include developing workflows, dashboards, and segmentation models, integrating Illumio with various security tools, conducting traffic flow analysis, and troubleshooting system performance. The role also involves collaborating with application owners and security architects to ensure effective policy governance and alignment with broader security strategies.

Benefits
  • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
  • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
  • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
  • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
  • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
  • Pet Benefit Option
Things to weigh
  • 100% onsite requirement to Reston, VA OR D.C. location
  • Sedentary work with substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
  • Close visual acuity required for extensive reading and viewing computer terminals for a minimum of 8 hours a day
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
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