Cybersecurity SME

VivSoft Technologies • Springfield, VA

65d • $140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Cybersecurity SME serves as a cybersecurity subject matter expert, advising the government on the development and execution of strategic and tactical cybersecurity programs. The role focuses on coordinating and developing system security concepts and capabilities, and resolving cybersecurity problems. The position is based in Springfield, Virginia, and requires a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related discipline.
• Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer Level 1, Information Assurance Technician (IAT I) certification, or Technical Level III Certification as outlined by DoDD 8140.01.
• Demonstrated experience engineering, acquiring, using, and decommissioning cybersecurity tools in large enterprise projects and programs.
• Demonstrated experience and certification securing virtual systems, cloud computing or hybrid environments, and data infrastructure in large enterprise environments.
• Experience implementing processes, standards, and tools within an organization based on Agile software development concepts and best practices such as DevSecOps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences.
• TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience balancing security compliance with program cost, schedule, performance, or mission needs.
• Demonstrated experience with network security architecture and systems security engineering concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles such as defense-in-depth, and applying security solutions to proposed information technologies.
• Demonstrated experience implementing security controls for Docker containers and Kubernetes-based microservice architectures.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certification and demonstrated experience developing and/or applying cybersecurity principles, policies, practices, standards, or controls.
• Demonstrated experience working on or with major defense acquisitions or large R&D programs.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of technical capabilities that satisfy federal Intelligence Community security directives and agency security requirements.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and testing automated cybersecurity capabilities.
• Receive, identify, and provide cybersecurity requirements, and translate them into secure technical solutions that customers, adopters, implementers, and developers can understand.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off, including flexible/combined PTO, bereavement leave, and 11 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Professional development training reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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