Enterprise Cybersecurity SME

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity for an Enterprise System Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of DoD and Space Force/Air Force Cybersecurity policies. This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Colorado Springs, CO, working on-site at Peterson Space Force Base (SFB) three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Establish enterprise-level cybersecurity SME capability for the SW&SS Directorate program offices at Peterson SFB, CO.
• Develop and implement clearly defined and consistent cybersecurity processes across the SZQ Directorate portfolio in concert with the SZQ Government ISSM.
• Advise and provide recommendations to the Government ISSM, implementing their direction and guidance.
• Integrate cybersecurity into all phases of acquisition, upgrade, and modification programs, including design, development, testing, fielding, operation, sustainment, and DoD Cybersecurity Authorization Processes.
• Provide oversight for Directorate RMF compliance.
• Review data, maintain/implement, and ensure compliance notification of required IAVAs, NOTAMs, and cybersecurity posture for systems.
• Advise division leadership on architecture mitigations to limit risk posture within systems and represent risk posture in briefings to DoD Chief Information Officer, Headquarters USSF, and USSTRATCOM.
• Utilize NIST 800 series special publications to develop new system artifacts, ensuring compliance with RMF and emergent Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) requirements.
• Interpret requirements to ensure system compliance or provide operational justification for exceptions when necessary.
• Develop a focused approach to continually improve processes for managing RMF packages in eMASS, Xacta, SGN/CORE, controls, and POA&Ms.
• Provide cybersecurity and authorization support services, assisting the Government with preparation of documentation such as ATPs, ATT, ATO, ATC, POA&M, ADD, and Security Plan (SP).
• Review cybersecurity documentation to ensure they satisfy Security Design/Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) requirements, including RMF control identification, building implementation plans, and validation plans.
• Assist with entry and review of information in the Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS).
• Assist with preparation and review of Federal Information Security Modernization Act documentation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Secret level security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI level clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field preferred).
• A minimum of 7 years of DoD experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, with 5 years specifically within DoD (preferred: 3 years of DoD experience with TS/SCI clearance).

Skills

• Familiarity and/or experience working on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) projects and environments.
• Experience with ATO, ATC, and IATT processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as in a project team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and Tricare supplement.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Pay

$160,000–$195,000 annually.

Schedule

• Hybrid: On-site at Peterson Space Force Base 3 days per week.
• Travel: 5%.