Cybersecurity Incident Management Exercise (CIME) Facilitator

Science Systems & Applications • Lanham, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Management Exercise (CIME) Facilitator to support cybersecurity resilience initiatives for local governments, counties, cities, and school districts across Iowa. This role will facilitate tabletop-style cybersecurity incident exercises designed to help organizations improve preparedness, communication, coordination, and operational response during cyber incidents. The ideal candidate is an engaging communicator with a cybersecurity or IT background who is comfortable leading discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, education, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, Incident Response, Emergency Management, or Technical Training/Facilitation
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable traveling throughout Iowa
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts including ransomware, phishing, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating tabletop exercises or training sessions
• Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CISA tabletop exercise guidance, HSEEP, and Cyber Resilience Review (CRR)
• Previous experience supporting local governments, K-12 organizations, or public-sector clients
• Cybersecurity certifications or emergency management training are a plus.
• Iowa-based candidates strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person cybersecurity tabletop exercises throughout Iowa
• Lead structured discussions involving IT personnel, municipal leadership, emergency management staff, school administrators, and elected officials
• Guide participants through realistic cybersecurity incident scenarios
• Maintain participant engagement and productive discussion during exercises
• Coordinate with project leadership before and after engagements
• Collect participant feedback and support post-exercise debrief activities
• Travel independently to assigned locations across Iowa
• Represent SSAI professionally during public-sector engagements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level