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Zero Trust Architecture Lead

Own the zero trust reference architecture for afloat and ashore networks, and shepherd authorizations through the risk management framework.

Duties

• Set the zero trust target architecture and sequencing plan.

• Broker ATO decisions with authorizing officials.

• Advise program managers on identity, segmentation, and telemetry.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience leading enterprise security architecture.

• Working knowledge of RMF assessment and authorization.

Required skills
Zero Trust ArchitectureCybersecurity Risk ManagementRMF and ATO
Preferred ECQs
Leading ChangeBuilding Coalitions
Ranked candidates from the alumni bench

Scored out of 100 on required skills, preferred ECQs, clearance, and location. Unassessed ECQs never subtract.

Everett KilpatrickInformation Technology Specialist · PEO Digital and Enterprise Services · GG-15
73/100
3/3 required skillsHolds TS/SCINo source data on the preferred ECQsGeographically limited from Washington Navy Yard, DC
Colette OseiInformation Technology Specialist · NIWC Atlantic · GS-14
53/100
2/3 required skillsHolds TS/SCINo source data on the preferred ECQsRegionally mobile from Charleston, SC
Andrea CastellanoInformation Technology Specialist · Navy Personnel Command · GS-15
53/100
2/3 required skillsHolds TS/SCINo source data on the preferred ECQsRegionally mobile from Millington, TN
Grant BardsleyIntelligence Specialist · NSWC Crane Division · GS-14
53/100
2/3 required skillsHolds TS/SCI with CI PolygraphNo source data on the preferred ECQsNot currently mobile from Crane, IN
Rosalind FerraroInformation Technology Specialist · NAVWAR Headquarters · GS-15
45/100
2/3 required skillsNeeds TS/SCI, holds Top SecretNo source data on the preferred ECQsAlready in CA
Trisha RedmondInformation Technology Specialist · NIWC Pacific · GG-14
45/100
2/3 required skillsNeeds TS/SCI, holds SecretNo source data on the preferred ECQsAlready in CA
Percy VandermeerInformation Technology Specialist · NSWC Port Hueneme Division · GG-14
45/100
2/3 required skillsNeeds TS/SCI, holds Top SecretNo source data on the preferred ECQsAlready in CA
Meredith KirchnerInformation Technology Specialist · Navy Personnel Command · GS-14
43/100
2/3 required skillsNeeds TS/SCI, holds SecretNo source data on the preferred ECQsGeographically limited from Millington, TN
Announcement detail
Announcement number

NAVWAR-26-0088-ZTA

Salary

$144k–$201k · GS-14/15

Series

2210 Information Technology Management

Vacancies

1

Appointment

Permanent

Hiring path

Federal employees — competitive service

Travel

50% or less

NAVWAR Headquarters

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

TS/SCI

Open Aug 3, 2026 — closes Sep 15, 2026 (29 days left)