Information Assurance SME

Peraton•Bethesda, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda, MD. Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following: Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies and influence the trajectory of ICAM, Zero Trust and other Cyber security areas in the IC. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies. Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC Understanding of National Security Systems initiatives Familiarity with the IC policy update process Familiarity with DNI structure and processes Ability to work independently or as part of a team Ability to sit in technical exchange meetings and provide input to customers

Requirements

TS/SCI with Polygraph
BS/BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience
Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above
Secure cloud architecture expertise
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate
Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities
Familiarity with Identity, Authentication and Authorization
Experience partnering across the IC

Nice To Haves

Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC
Understanding of National Security Systems initiatives
Familiarity with the IC policy update process
Familiarity with DNI structure and processes
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to sit in technical exchange meetings and provide input to customers

Responsibilities

Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues
Turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions
Developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
Analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
Contributing meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies and influence the trajectory of ICAM, Zero Trust and other Cyber security areas in the IC
Developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies
Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues