Information Assurance SME

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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TL;DR · Information Assurance SME

The Information Assurance SME joins the Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area to support a large customer organization within the National Security Group. This role involves translating cybersecurity needs into detailed technical solutions, developing baseline security requirements for enterprise services, and maintaining architecture needs, risks, and mitigation plans. The SME will conduct critical path and risk analyses, assist with the Authority to Operate process, and diagram architectures for ICAM implementation. Key responsibilities include responding to congressional inquiries, analyzing best practices to identify gaps, and providing guidance on cybersecurity policies. Required expertise includes network security, risk management, and familiarity with microelectronics. The position requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity requirements across the IC to ensure all systems remain compliant with specific directives and policies.

What you'll do

  • Translate cybersecurity needs and capabilities into detailed technical requirements and solutions.
  • Develop and maintain a list of cybersecurity architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Publish baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure compliance with directives.
  • Conduct critical path, risk, and task dependency analyses for program artifacts and business cases.
  • Assist with the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and assess program ability to attain it.
  • Diagram interim and future architectures for ICAM implementation.
  • Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert for all customer cybersecurity questions and concerns.
  • Respond to congressional inquiries regarding cybersecurity issues.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance with a Polygraph.
  • Must have a BS degree or equivalent years of experience.
  • Must have 12–15 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Must have experience in the cybersecurity responsibility areas listed in the posting.
  • Must have expert knowledge in the ATO process.
  • Must have experience in Risk Management.
  • Must have a solid background in network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.
  • Must have experience partnering across the IC.

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