Cybersecurity SME IV
Ft. Meade, MD or Arlington, VA
Description

The contractor shall provide cybersecurity expertise, subject matter expertise and strategic technical information support for enterprise security architecture, compliance frameworks, and trusted system relations while supporting the Government’s broader cybersecurity governance initiatives.


Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting incident response program development and providing analysis of critical security events for Government leadership on critical security events with enterprise implications.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of security testing methodologies and providing analysis and findings to senior-level leadership to include joint program collaboration for enhancement of the organization's security posture.
  • Reviewing tabletop exercise frameworks and providing analysis to support Government tabletop exercise frameworks in alignment with current threat landscapes and organizational security objectives.
  • Providing technical analysis and data to support the Government’s integration of threat intelligence into enterprise security architecture and governance models.
  • Analyzing architectural standards for trusted system relations and providing technical support for secure implementation.
  • Supporting the development of enterprise cybersecurity strategies for cloud adoption and security posture improvement.
  • Providing subject matter expertise on CSP security requirements and assessment methodologies for Government evaluation tools and frameworks.
  • Facilitating coordination between security operations entities and:
  • Executive leadership during significant security events.
  • Security assessment teams for strategic alignment of testing activities.
  • Developing draft threat analysis models for Government use and modification of its creation of a prioritization framework and resource allocation decisions.
  • Providing senior-level technical analysis and findings to Government leadership on complex cybersecurity architectures that impact mission-critical systems.
  • Facilitating strategic relationships with USCYBERCOM, DISA J34, DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC), Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP), and Command & Control (C2) leadership.
  • Providing analysis and data to support the Government’s establishment of governance frameworks for security coordination between CSPs, Government entities, and Intelligence Community partners.
  • Providing expert technical information on trusted systems architectures for integration with classified environments.
  • Conducting high-level security reviews of CSP solutions against DoD strategic security requirements and compliance frameworks for Government decisions.
  • Supporting knowledge transfer initiatives and mentoring security architects on enterprise security design principles as directed by Government personnel.


Requirements

Minimum Experience:

  • A minimum of a relevant Master’s degree AND 9 years of experience

Or

  • 15 years total experience in cybersecurity management, policy, and compliance.


MUST HAVE:

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Minimum of five (5) years of DOD/DOW experience
  • Subject matter expertise, cybersecurity expertise, and strategic technical information support for enterprise security architecture, compliance frameworks, and trusted system relations while supporting the Government’s broader cybersecurity governance initiatives


Salary Description
$180,000- $210,000 depending on experience