Cyber Operations SME (On-site Fort Meade, MD)

Deloitte • Baltimore, MD

9d • $125,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Cyber Operations SME, Cyber Defense and Resilience, to support federal organizations in assessing and advancing next-generation solutions for all-domain cyber operations. The role supports cyber transformation initiatives that strengthen mission readiness across operations, talent, training, and technology. The SME will work with mission stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable implementation plans and capabilities. This is a project delivery role focused on providing services to clients; team members are not expected to perform business development or promotion activities, and employment is tied to the project role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of professional experience, including 8+ years across cyber governance and policy, cybersecurity compliance, data analysis and manipulation, cyber reconnaissance and analytics, and cyber strategy and operations.
• Active and current TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Fort Meade, Maryland, five days per week.
• 8+ years of experience in defensive cyber operations or offensive cyber operations supporting live operations, including threat hunting and neutralizing advanced persistent threats or conducting interactive on-net maneuvers using command-and-control frameworks in endpoint detection and response environments.
• Experience supporting U.S. Cyber Command cyber operations, including planning and implementing cyber community education, training, or qualification programs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% on average, depending on work and clients.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Cyber Operator or in cyberspace maneuver operations, offensive or defensive cyber tools, and vulnerability exploitation simulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish implementation roadmaps for cyber transformation programs, including approaches that increase command agility and scalability.
• Develop implementation plans and support models for the Cyber Innovation Warfare Center.
• Assess innovative, next-generation cyber solutions that strengthen all-domain operations and mission readiness.
• Modernize cyber career models across the services, including recruiting, retention, training, and assignment practices.
• Define cyber-training standards and technology roadmaps.
• Help enable an AI-enabled cyber warfighting ecosystem to accelerate Cyber Mission Force readiness.

Benefits

• Eligible for a benefits package competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior