Information Assurance SME - Cybersecurity

Analytic Solutions Group is hiring an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization within the National Security Group. This onsite role is based in Bethesda, MD and supports mission-critical cybersecurity work requiring TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. The position offers $190,000 - $203,000 per year and a benefits package built for long-term stability, including health coverage, retirement support, and education assistance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to congressional inquiries on cybersecurity issues by translating cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain a list of cybersecurity architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Analyze cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Provide meaningful input to cybersecurity policies.
• Develop and publish baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to support compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies.
• Conduct critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; develop security requirements and constraints for foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.
• Assist with the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, including assessing program ability to attain an ATO.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on security-related issues.
• Diagram interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation.
• Define and communicate ATO integration expectations for IT services, and work with service providers to ensure systems are integrate-able.
• Serve as the SME for cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer, including willingness to support areas outside cybersecurity as needed.
• Apply familiarity with microelectronics and a firm understanding of cybersecurity requirements across the IC.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Typically a BS degree and 12 to 15 years of prior relevant experience (experience may be exchanged for degree requirements).
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to consistently deliver concise, thorough, and accurate products.
• Ability to adapt to shifts in customer priorities.
• Expert knowledge of the ATO process.
• Experience partnering across the IC.
• Experience in Risk Management.
• Solid background in Network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Open Leave
• Referral program

Desired Skills

• Leadership, including demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven track record leading process improvement initiatives and driving team performance to meet organizational objectives.
• Mentoring experience, including mentoring staff to build technical proficiency and support career development.
• Experience training new team members on program-specific processes and standards.
• Business development experience, including proposal writing, capture activities, or client relationship management.
• Familiarity with identifying growth opportunities and contributing to strategic planning.

Conditions of Employment

• TS/SCI w/Poly Required
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Federal Employment Suitability
• E-Verify Eligibility Required*