Information Assurance - SME

Markon•Bethesda, OH

1d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Markon is building a talent pool of Information Assurance SMEs to support an Intelligence Community customer and its missions from Bethesda, Maryland. The role turns cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions, and includes responding to congressional inquiries on cybersecurity issues. The SME provides expert guidance across cybersecurity responsibility areas and contributes to the development of cybersecurity policies and enterprise security requirements.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, preferably from this client.
Typically, a bachelor's degree and 12–15 years of prior relevant experience are required to operate within the scope contemplated by the level.
Experience in the cybersecurity responsibility areas listed in the posting.
Familiarity with the Intelligence Community policy update process.
Familiarity with DNI structure and processes.
Secure cloud architecture expertise.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to consistently provide concise, thorough, and accurate high-quality products.
Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
Familiarity with Identity, Authentication, and Authorization.
Experience partnering across the Intelligence Community.
Firm understanding of cybersecurity requirements across the Intelligence Community.
Understanding of National Security Systems initiatives.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph from this client.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and recommendations on security-related issues.
Develop and maintain a list of cybersecurity architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
Analyze cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
Work independently or as part of a team.
Participate in technical exchange meetings and provide input to customers.
Contribute to cybersecurity policies and influence the direction of ICAM, Zero Trust, and other cybersecurity areas in the Intelligence Community.
Develop and publish baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities comply with cybersecurity directives and policies.
Respond to congressional inquiries on cybersecurity issues.