Professional Resume Template for
Zero Trust Security Architect
Adrian T. Reyes
Arlington, VA
(703) 555-0187
adrian.reyes@zerotrust-mail.com
linkedin.com/in/adrian-reyes-zt | github.com/adrianreyes-zt | reyessecurity.io
Professional Summary
Methodical Zero Trust Security Architect with 6 years of experience designing and implementing identity-centric continuous verification frameworks across enterprise hybrid-cloud environments. Proven track record in aligning architectures with NIST SP 800-207, configuring secure micro-segmentation, and deploying passwordless phishing-resistant MFA. Reduced unauthorized lateral movement risk across endpoints by 48% and shortened security incident response times by 36% through automated identity orchestration. Proficient in Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Zscaler Private Access, Palo Alto Prisma Access, HashiCorp Vault, and CrowdStrike Falcon.
Work Experience
Zero Trust Security Architect — NovaShield Technologies
Arlington, VA | January 2023 – Present
- Designed and executed a comprehensive Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) migration utilizing Zscaler Private Access for 18,000 global remote workers, replacing legacy VPNs and reducing unauthorized lateral movement attempts by 54%.
- Architected phishing-resistant passwordless authentication protocols using Microsoft Entra ID and FIDO2 keys for 8,500 enterprise identities, decreasing credential-related attack paths by 68%.
- Implemented micro-segmentation policies within AWS and Azure cloud environments using Palo Alto Prisma Access and Terraform, isolating critical database clusters and lowering network-level exposure by 42%.
- Authored and maintained the corporate Zero Trust architecture roadmap in compliance with NIST SP 800-207, achieving 100% federal agency security alignment on annual third-party audits.
Associate Zero Trust Security Engineer — Aegis Cyber Solutions
Fairfax, VA | August 2020 – December 2022
- Configured and managed Okta identity policies and context-aware access rules for 120+ internal SaaS integrations, resulting in a 38% reduction in policy exception tickets.
- Deployed HashiCorp Vault across 4 development environments to automate secrets rotation and on-demand credential generation, decreasing hardcoded secret exposures by 74%.
- Integrated CrowdStrike Falcon endpoint telemetry with the corporate SIEM system, reducing average identity-related threat investigation time by 45% (MTTR).
- Conducted quarterly access reviews for 3,200 active users, purging 450+ stale accounts and ensuring 100% adherence to least-privilege principles.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
George Mason University · Fairfax, VA · 2020
Skills
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), NIST SP 800-207, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Phishing-resistant MFA, ZTNA implementation, Micro-segmentation, Context-aware access policies, Secrets management, SIEM telemetry integration, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Zscaler Private Access, Palo Alto Prisma Access, HashiCorp Vault, CrowdStrike Falcon
Projects
Enterprise Passwordless Migration
Role: Lead Security Architect
Tools: Microsoft Entra ID, FIDO2 Security Keys, YubiKey, PowerShell
Architected and executed passwordless auth rollout for 8,500 users, reducing password-reset service desk volume by 62% and eliminating credential stuffing risk.
Legacy VPN to ZTNA Transition
Role: Zero Trust Engineer
Tools: Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), Okta, Palo Alto NGFW, Terraform
Migrated 18,000 users from legacy IPSec VPNs to ZTNA over 6 months, reducing network latency by 28% and preventing unauthorized lateral movement.
Certifications
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) (2024)
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) (2023)
- Forrester Zero Trust Certified Professional (ZTCP) (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Professional Memberships: Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Member (2021 – Present)
- Technical Presentations: Speaker on NIST SP 800-207 patterns at Federal Cyber Summit (2025)
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Zero Trust Security Architect
Job Market Insights
$135,000
-
$185,000
Avg:
$160,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of information security analysts, which includes Zero Trust Security Architects, is projected to grow 29% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand is heavily fueled by Executive Order 14028 directing federal agencies and contractors to adopt Zero Trust architectures, as well as the commercial sector's rapid migration from perimeter-based firewalls to identity-centric continuous verification frameworks.
29% growth over 10 years (2024–2034)
Key Skills Required
Focus on these skills when customizing your resume for recruiter screenings.
Search Jobs
Explore live openings for
Zero Trust Security Architect
roles and tailor your resume to match the market demand.
Search
Zero Trust Security Architect
FAQ
Common questions about the
Zero Trust Security Architect
position