Information Assurance SME

About the role

Overview This is an exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must currently possess or be able to acquire a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

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
• 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
• Typically require BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level
• 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