Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert

ESM•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides expert-level support, research, and analysis of highly complex cybersecurity problems and associated processes, serving as a technical authority for the Cybersecurity Assessment Program by offering direction, interpretation, and solution alternatives. Independently applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts while demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Contributes to the development of new methodologies and innovative approaches, tackling unusually complex challenges with creative and effective solutions. Recommends cybersecurity software tools and supports the development of tool requirements and selection criteria, including creating product-specific STIGs based on applicable DISA SRGs. Operates under consultative direction toward long-term objectives, frequently initiating assignments, determining appropriate courses of action, and driving efforts through to completion while developing advanced technological concepts and guiding them into fully realized solutions.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in leading, mentoring, and providing technical direction to cybersecurity teams, ensuring all deliverables meet DoD standards and inspection-ready quality levels
Extensive hands-on experience preparing enterprise environments for DoD cybersecurity inspections, including CCRI, CORA, and Blue Team assessments
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations
Advanced knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including development and documentation of STIGs, TCG configuration guides, IAVMs, Task Orders, and RMF artifacts
Proven ability to manage the full POA&M lifecycle, ensuring accurate tracking, remediation, and closure of identified vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
Expert ability to interpret evolving and ambiguous DoD cybersecurity guidance to produce high-quality, compliant artifacts and system documentation (e.g., SSP, CONOPS, IRP, Contingency Plan, CMP)
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Access, Power BI, Power Platform) to generate audit-ready reports, risk analyses, and trend insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively, brief leadership, and support cybersecurity processes across IT, cloud, ICS, and OT environments
Ten (10) years experience in Cybersecurity
IAT III or higher certification
Forescout training Module/Course Completion
ACAS training Module/Course Completion
Tanium training Module/Course Completion
DLA approved Computing Environment certification
Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customer
Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Provides expert-level support, research, and analysis of highly complex cybersecurity problems and associated processes
Serves as a technical authority for the Cybersecurity Assessment Program by offering direction, interpretation, and solution alternatives
Independently applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
Contributes to the development of new methodologies and innovative approaches
Tackles unusually complex challenges with creative and effective solutions
Recommends cybersecurity software tools and supports the development of tool requirements and selection criteria
Creates product-specific STIGs based on applicable DISA SRGs
Operates under consultative direction toward long-term objectives
Initiates assignments, determines appropriate courses of action, and drives efforts through to completion
Develops advanced technological concepts and guides them into fully realized solutions