Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Lead

Nationwide IT Services

1d • Remote

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) Lead for a potential opportunity:
To provide expert support, research, and analysis of exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to them.
To serve as a technical expert on the Cybersecurity Assessment Program, providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives to complex problems

Requirements

• Proven proficiency in performing CCRI/ vulnerability assessment/ penetration testing on networks, databases, computer applications, and IT frameworks.
• Seven (7) years of IT experience
• Five (5) years of Cybersecurity experience
• Tenable Certified NESSUS Auditor - TCNA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving security issues.
• Strong skills in implementing and configuring networks and network components.
• Command Cyber Readiness Inspection certification in at least one of the following areas: Retina scan analysis, Operating Systems (Windows, Unix), Boundary defense (network policy, router, firewall), Internal defense (L2 switch, L3 switch), DNS (policy, BIND/Windows), HBSS (remote console, AV, ABM, PA, HIPS, ePO), Traditional security (Common, Basic, NCV, SCV), Wireless communications (BES, handhelds)
• Knowledge and understanding of DOD security regulations, DISA STIGs
• Expert experience in cybersecurity and evaluations
• Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) upon assignment.
• Five (5) years of Oracle EBS R12.2 platform experience
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of SCAP
• Strong knowledge of RMF
• Excellent knowledge of and proficiency with: VULNERATOR, USCYBERCOM CTO Compliance Program, Wireless vulnerability assessment, Web Services (IIS, Apache, Proxy), Database (SQL Server, Oracle), Email Services (Exchange), Vulnerability Scans (NESSUS, SCCM), Knowledge of Phishing exercises, USB Detect, Physical Security
• DISA FSO certified CCRI Team Lead and certification in penetration testing, such as: Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Responsibilities

• Think independently and demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide highly innovative and ingenious solutions.
• Recommend cybersecurity software tools and assist in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria, to include the development of product-specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs.
• Work under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated.
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product.

Benefits

• Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed